This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
Instituted 1725. Civil Division. Sash badge in pleasingly toned silver, presenting the tricrown with the civil division motto embossed in surround TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO ("three joined in one"), with fine set of hallmarks denoting London manufacture, S. Garrard, 1933, measuring 43 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), with original sash, extremely fine. Accompanied by the star of the order, in typical spiral stylistic design with hand filed detailing, obverse centre in silver gilt, presenting gilt and enameled tricrown, with ornate gilt letting motto TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO ("three joined in one") on red enamels, reverse with Gold pin, measuring 91 mm (w) x 96 mm (h), extremely fine.
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.