Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cordon (Gcsj), C.1967

(Wisam al-Kawkab al-Urduni). Instituted King Abdullah I on 22 June 1949. Grand Cordon instituted by King Hussein on 23 September 1967. Sash badge consisting of seven multi layered silver arms with gilt stars in each quadrant, centre in green enamels, reverse as well as suspension loop hallmarked with Arabic hallmark denoting 800 silver content, measuring 59.2 mm (w) x 70 mm (h - inclusive of star suspension), on original ladies sash, extremely fine. Accompanied by large star of the order in silver with seven multi layered silver arms with gilt stars in each quadrant, centre applique with green enamel surround, reverse with dual stays and large pin assembly, measuring 96 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), with minor enamel loss, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Star of Jordan (Wisam al-Kawkab al-Urduni) or The Order of Hussein ibn Ali (Wisam al-Hussein ibn Ali) is an award and military decoration of the sovereign state of Jordan and is awarded for military or civil merit. It was founded in honour of his father, by King Abdullah I on June 22, 1949, while the Grand Cordon class was introduced by King Hussein on September 23, 1967. It is awarded to members of the Royal Family (Hashemite) in two classes: 1. Qiladat al-Hussein ibn Ali – Collar: awarded to Heads of State, and 2. Grand Cordon: awarded to consorts of heads of state, senior Jordanian and foreign princes and princesses. The award possesses five Grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight, plus a medal. These may be awarded to anyone deserving. A ribbon is issued for members of the military, in dark green with narrow purple edge stripes, as per this example.

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.