Constructed of olive green machine embroider, with machine embroidered script “Feldherrnhalle” in off-white threading; with a horizontal line embroidered into the top and bottom edges; measuring 357 mm x 27 mm; uniform removed; extremely fine condition.

A certificate, measuring 229x352mm, near extremely fine condition with light scuffing, folding creases, and a small hole where the creases meet. It was issued by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence and states that Corporal Reinhold Flotkötter of the 1st Battalion of Flak Regiment 14 is awarded the Faithful Service Medal with Swords, Class III-a. The document is dated to July 16, 1942. It carries the facsimile of Defence Minister General Constantin Pantazi, and a signature by a Colonel and Staff Director, the name is indecipherable.At the time, Flak Regiment 14 was stationed in the vicinity of Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula.

An 1830-51 issue Hesse-Kassel Houseorder of the Golden Lion Commander Cross (Hausorden vom Goldenen Löwen Bruststern zum Komturkreuz); a silver Maltese cross with vaulted cross arms; the obverse with a central blue enameled medallion bearing a gold crowned Hesse lion, surrounded by a silver gilt decorative ring; the reverse with a vertical pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly; the reverse maker marked “Kompff” on the reverse; measuring 63.09 mm x 62.98 mm; weighing 35.8 grams; attractive patina from age; in overall 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.

A commemorative table medal for “Unseren dank für Deutsche arbeit im Elsass” table medal; in bronze; measuring 57.62 mm in diameter; weighing 86.8 grams; Accompanied by its original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a green faux snake skin (leatherette) exterior; lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed; underside of the case with the sticker of the maker “B.H. Mayer’s Kunstrprägeanstalt, Pforzheim”; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge cover; measuring 85 mm x 85 mm; mint condition.