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A Bavarian Order Of Theresa Breast Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn untouched and extremely well preserved Bavarian Order of Theresa Breast Cross; c.1880; awarded strictly to ladies with gold Maltese cross,with blue, white, and green enamels; the obverse with a gilt “T” in the center, surrounded by a ring of white enamels with green floral designs; with blue\/white checkered inlays between the arms of the cross; the reverse with “1827” in gold in the center of the cross within a medallion of white enamels, surrounded by a ring of white enamels with gold lettering reading “Iroenleren sei glaube an Dasewige” (German - Our life on earth: Belief in the everlasting); suspended from a swivel crown suspension; with a horizontally-pierced ball and ring suspension; with its period original ribbon; unmarked but of French manufacture; measuring 40.58 mm (w) x 65.13 mm (h - with crown suspension); weighing 25.9 grams; with only minimal contact marks from gentle period wear; in overall virtually mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. 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Constructed of Gold with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue and white enameled arms, with blue and white enameled rhomboids joining the quadrants of each arm, obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised royal monogram inlaid with old rose cut diamonds, surrounded by a green enameled wreath, reverse with an analogous medallion bearing the institution date of “1827” in Gold numbers, circumscribed by a Gold inscription of “UNSER ERDEN LEBEN SEY, GLAUBE AN DAS EWIGE” (“OUR EARTHLY LIFE IS FAITH IN THE ETERNITY”), the twelve o’clock arm with a suspension loop connecting to a hollow, single sided Gold suspension crown affixed to its period original bowtie-style ribbon, measuring 41.76 mm (w) x 46.08 mm (h), weighing 21.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor enamel contact and wear, in near extremely fine condition and rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. 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Constructed of Gold with diamonds and multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised monogram of Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen, inlaid with 20 rose cut diamonds, surrounded by a green enameled wreath, the reverse with an analogous white enameled medallion bearing a gilt institution date of “1827”, circumscribed by an inscription of “UNSER ERDENLEBEN SEY GLAUBE AN DAS EWIGE” (“OUR EARTHLY LIFE IS FAITH IN THE ETERNITY”), with blue and white enameled rhombuses between the arms of the cross, the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop connecting to a finely-detailed hollow Gold crown suspension, with its period original sash ribbon, measuring 1440 mm in length as presented, the integral loop of the cross maker marked “EQ” for Eduard Quellhorst, München, measuring 43.00 mm (w) x 70.00 mm (h) (inclusive of crown suspension), weighing 20.0 grams, a small chip is evident to the obverse white enameled medallion, otherwise in extremely fine condition, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and appraisal by Andreas Schulze Ising and Bernd Kruse of Medalnet Appraisal Services, dated 27 November 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Only 237 Orders with diamond monograms were awarded, and as convention was for the decoration to be returned upon the owner’s death, the example offered is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126000767253,"sku":"G40184","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-9286.jpg?v=1735052503"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-theresa-in-gold-ca-1890-g50016rl1","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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A Gold Maltese cross, with blue-enamelled cross arms bordered in white enamel, in the corners of the cross are lozenges with the blue and white arms of Bavaria, the obverse centre presents the letter T constructed of Brilliants over a field of white and green enamels, the reverse centre presents the date 1827, circumscribed by the motto UNSER LEBEN SEY GLAUBE AN DAS EWIGE (OUR LIFE IS FAITH IN ETERNITY), maker marked with initials EQ for Eduard Quellhorst, München, measuring 41.55 mm (w) x 67.95 mm (h - inclusive of crown), on a ladies ribbon, slight chipping on reverse of cross, and in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133860663573,"sku":"G41422.RL2","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G41422_2.jpg?v=1776100327"},{"product_id":"bavaria-kingdom-an-order-of-theresa-in-gold-with-diamonds-c-1890-g45517rl2","title":"Bavaria, Kingdom. 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Constructed of Gold with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue and white enamelled arms, with blue and white checkered enamelled rhomboids joining the quadrants of each arm, obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a raised royal “T” monogram inlaid with 15 old rose cut diamonds, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath, reverse with an analogous medallion bearing the institution date of “1827” in Gold numbers, circumscribed by a Gold inscription of “UNSER ERDEN LEBEN SEY, GLAUBE AN DAS EWIGE” (“OUR EARTHLY LIFE IS FAITH IN THE ETERNITY”), the twelve o’clock arm with a suspension loop connecting to a hollow, single sided Gold suspension crown affixed to its period original bowtie-style ribbon, measuring 41.10 mm (w) x 64mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighing 25.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor enamel contact, small chip to white enamel on obverse 6 o’clock arm and wear, in near extremely fine condition and rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order was established on December 12, 1827 by Queen Therese of Bavaria as an order for noble ladies in the kingdom. 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A Gold Maltese cross, with blue-enamelled cross arms bordered in white enamel, in the corners of the cross are lozenges with the blue and white arms of Bavaria, the obverse centre presents the letter T constructed of small diamonds over a field of white enamels with green enamel detailing, the reverse centre presents the date 1827, circumscribed by the motto UNSER LEBEN SEY GLAUBE AN DAS EWIGE (OUR LIFE IS FAITH IN ETERNITY), surmounted by a silver crown with numerous genuine old European cut diamonds of varying sizes (all of fine quality, all together weighing approximately 1.75 carats), maker marked with initials EQ for Eduard Quellhorst, München, measuring 42.07mm (w) x 75.90mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 26.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), worn on the original bow ribbon that is tattered and discoloured, an exceedingly rare and superbly crafted decoration in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContained in a privately made case, the exterior presenting a red leatherette case with golden detailing on the lid, the interior presents a crème-coloured silk lid with removable silk pillow in the base, measures 192mm (length) x 125mm (width) x 44mm (depth), light wear to corners and edges, in overall very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a full-length silk sash of the order (measuring 65mm in width), also in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order was established on December 12, 1827 by Queen Therese of Bavaria as an order for noble ladies in the kingdom. 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