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December 1833” in gilt lettering, surrounded by an enameled laurel wreath; suspended from a swivel crown suspension and its period original ribbon; measuring 45.13 mm (w) x 68.60 mm (h); weighing 27.8 grams; with the enamels extremely well preserved; in overall extremely fine condition.\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. 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In silver with Gold and multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a four-pointed ribbed star, the obverse with a central applique consisting of a Gold pebbled field bearing a green enameled Saxon royal crown, inside a blue enameled ring inscribed with gilt Order motto of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), inside of a green enameled oak leaf wreath with intermittent Gold lacing, the obverse with a raised barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style vertical pinback meeting an elongated round wire catch, measuring 84.48 mm (w) x 84.29 mm (h), weighing 58.6 grams, minor tarnishing of silver evident, otherwise in near extremely fine condition.\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. 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An original presentation case of issue for a Saxe-Ernestine House Order Grand Cross with Swords Set, constructed of a hard burgundy faux leather, the obverse presents the gilt coat of arms and motto FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST), surrounded by a decorative scroll border, the interior of the lid presents white silk lining, with a recessed, green velvet medal bed, removable for storage of sash, with functional hook and clasp, maker marked on reverse with sticker for C.W. 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A rare award in silver and Gold, displaying multi-piece construction, an eight-point star presenting clusters of nine smooth rays of alternating silver and cladded Gold clusters, the center of the star presents a white enamelled cross with ball finials, obverse medallion exhibits a Gold and green enamelled diamond style crown on a lightly pebbled field surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Faithful and Steadfast), again surrounded by a green enamelled oak leaf wreath, attached to the 12 o’clock arm are two silver gilt crossed swords, the reverse is plain presenting a single pin assembly with eight rivets attaching the cladded Gold rays and the white enamel cross to base, measures 83.80mm (w) x 85.27mm (h), weighs 69.0 grams, small loss of enamel to green enamelled wreath, crack in blue enamel ring and Gold pebbled field at 3 o’clock, minor deterioration of middle ray in 9 o’clock arm, enamel in white arms intact, overall very fine condition and rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: From 1864 onward, the awards no longer had an obverse letter associated with a Duchy, the awards conferred upon native citizens and foreigners both featured an oak wreath surrounding the centre medallion, and a Gold Medal grade was added to the Order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129461133589,"sku":"G47131.RL1","price":5265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20078_mnc3506-_1__1.jpg?v=1692893995"},{"product_id":"saxe-ernestine-a-house-order-of-saxe-ernestine-miniature-c-1900-m0450-21rl1","title":"Saxe-Ernestine. 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An eight-rayed silvered bronze star, the vertical and horizontal arms are gilded while the diagonal arms are silvered, with a white enameled eight-pointed, four armed Maltese cross, bordered with wide, golden edges and tipped with golden finials, gilded swords cross mounted at 12 o'clock arm, at the center shows a green enameled Gold crown, bordered by the a blue-enameled ring bearing the inscription, in golden capital letters, “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADY”), the reverse plain, measures 18.44 mm (w) x 20.95 mm (h), weighs 3.6 grams, with minor enamel loss, fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130388893973,"sku":"M0450-33.RL1","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_826_mnc0445_1.jpg?v=1739372715"},{"product_id":"saxony-ernestine-an-house-order-i-class-knights-cross-in-gold-miniature-c1900-m0450-37rl1","title":"Saxony-Ernestine. 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The Star of the order, in silver with eight points featuring clusters of seven smooth rays, alternating between silver and Gold rays, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials on the obverse, the center medallion in Gold with a green enamelled crown surrounded by a blue ring inscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Faithful and Steadfast), in turn ringed by a green enamelled laurel wreath, crossed swords site atop the Gold 12 o’clock arm, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, measures 83.75mm (w) x 85.45mm (h), weigh 69.0 grams, light enamel wear to crown and wreath, minor wear, in otherwise extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order was jointly founded by Duke Ernst I of Coburg-Gotha, Duke Friedrich of Altenburg, and Duke Bernhard Erich Freund of Saxony-Meiningen. In 1850 the Order was amended to allow crossed swords, through the centre of the cross or on the surmounting ring, to be added to the awards conferred to recognize wartime merits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133156970773,"sku":"G50895.RL1","price":4455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6774_153_1.jpg?v=1692904136"},{"product_id":"saxe-ernestine-dukedoms-a-house-order-grand-cross-breast-star-by-godet-c-1914-g48021rl2","title":"Saxe-Ernestine, Dukedoms. A House Order, Grand Cross Breast Star By Godet, C. 1914","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Sachsen-Ernestinischer Hausorden, Bruststern zum Großskreuz). Instituted 25 December 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen. (1833-1935 issue). 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Constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with green enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by red enameled rhombuses, bearing a pair of crossed swords overlaid by a gilt and white enameled ducal eagle, the reverse bearing a central blue enameled oval medallion, overlaid by a silvered inscription of “VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS” (“THROUGH VIGILANCE WE ASCEND”), in turn situated within a laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon and topped by a crown, with floral adornment emanating from the twelve o’clock arm and connecting to a crown suspension set on a functional swivel hinge, culminating in a loop which retains a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 36.04 mm (w) x 61.42 mm (h), weighing 19.4 grams, demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, a high-quality example in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701747269909,"sku":"G56067","price":1226.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC5548.jpg?v=1700601123"},{"product_id":"saxe-ernestine-duchy-a-house-order-of-saxe-ernestine-grand-cross-star-with-swords-c1880-g50886","title":"Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. 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The Star of the order, in silver with eight points featuring clusters of seven smooth rays, alternating between silver and superimposed gilt rays, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials on the obverse, the center medallion in 14 kt Gold with a green enamelled crown surrounded by a blue ring inscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Faithful and Steadfast), in turn ringed by a green enamelled laurel wreath, the center of the medallion is pierced by two 14 kt Gold crossed swords, the reverse shows a single pin assembly with multiple rivets, measures 74.4mm (w) x 82.6mm (h), weighs 55.9 grams, enamels intact, residue near hilt of sword at 8 o’clock, in overall near extremely fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The Order was jointly founded by Duke Ernst I of Coburg-Gotha, Duke Friedrich of Altenburg, and Duke Bernhard Erich Freund of Saxony-Meiningen. 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Constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms completing in ball finials and joined through the quadrants by lions passant, the centrepiece pierced by a pair of crossed swords, the obverse bearing a central gilded medallion overlaid by a leftward-facing profile of Duke Ernst I, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), in turn surrounded by a circular green enameled laurel leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a central gilded and enameled Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “D. 25. 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A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, without visible marks, measuring 42.42 mm (w) x 46.22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. 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An Honour Cross of the World War 1914\/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.90 mm (w) x 42.92 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. 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A beautiful I Class Knight in silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, passant lions in each quadrant between the arms, the superimposed dates 1914 and 1918 sit on the 12 and 6 o’clock arm respectively, the obverse medallion features the left facing profile of Duke Ernst I, situated within a blue enamelled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), in turn surrounded by a circular green enamelled laurel leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a central gilded and enamelled Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms, situated within a blue enamelled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “D. 25. 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