This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
Issued 1829-1874. Of the highest rarity and a fine example of Russian Imperial quality, cross in Gold with four detailed red enameled arms, obverse centre applique delicately hand painted portrait of St.Anne with landscape, reverse centre cypher hand painted blue on white enamel, hand etched Gold design in each quadrant, cross adorned by a superb imperial crown in Gold with red, white and blue enamels, intricately hand painted jewels, with Gold integral suspension loop, hallmarked "56" on integral cross ring, imperial eagle marked on reverse 12 o'clock arm as well as faint makers mark on 6 o'clock arm however likely “IK” for Julius Keibel, measuring 43 mm (w) x 70 mm (h - inclusive of crown adorned by cross), weighing 24.2 grams, on section of period neck ribbon, a superb example and of the highest rarity, better than 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.