This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
A large Maltese Cross, with white and green enamelled arms, the centre obverse depicts a white-enamelled cross over a red background, surrounded by a white ring bearing the inscription SCHLARAFFIA GALLIA HELVETICA, the centre reverse is maker marked AD. SCHWERDT STUTTGART, measuring 58.57 mm (w) x 61.09 mm (h), with small cracks on the enamel of the three o’clock arm, and in near very fine condition.
This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.

