Anhalt, Duchy. A House Order Of Albert The Bear, Grand Cross, C.1900

(Hausorden Albrecht des Bären Großkreuz). Issued 1836-1918. The breast star in the shape of a eight-pointed multi-rayed star; the obverse with a slightly domed central silver medallion, with a black enameled crowned bear walking on-top of a red enameled fortress wall, surrounded by a green enameled ring, inscribed “Fürchte Gott und Befolge seine Befehle” (Fear God and Follow his Commands); the reverse plain with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly; measuring 84.86 mm (w) x 84.68 mm (h); weighing 77.4 grams. The sash badge constructed of bronze gilt; the obverse displaying a crowned bear walking on-top of a fortress wall, circumscribed “Fürchte Gott und Befolge seine Befehle” (Fear God and Follow his Commands); the reverse inscribed “Albrecht der BaerReg: 1123 bis 1170”; suspended from a double looped ring and its period original full-size sash ribbon; measuring 47.15 mm (w) x 60.24 mm (h); weighing 43.6 grams; 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.