Austria, First Republic. An Honour Decoration For Art & Science, C.1935

(Ehrenzeichen für Kunst und Wissenschaft). Instituted 1934. An oval silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting a double headed eagle with the crest of Austria on its chest, the reverse inscribed “LITTERIS ET ARTIBUS” (Latin - Letters and Arts); on a period original neck ribbon for suspension; measuring 39.63 mm (w) x 62.63 mm (h), hallmarked on integral suspension with Austrian silver hallmark as well as partial maker mark; weighing 37.7 grams; in overall near extremely 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.