Morocco, French Protectorate. An Order Of Ouissam Alaouite, Iv Class Officer, C.1935

(L'ordre du Alaouite Chérifien, Officier). Instituted in 1913. Type II (1934-1954). In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, French hallmark of boar's head on the reverse of the integral suspension denoting post 1838 silver manufacture, type II as defined by the lack of inscriptions on the arms on the obverse, measuring 41.7 mm (w) x 62.8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the tip of multiple star points on both sides, scattered gilt wear, large rosette on its original ribbon, very fine.

Footnote: The Order of Ouissam Alaouite (AKA Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui) is a military decoration of Morocco which is bestowed by the King of Morocco upon those civilians and military officers who have displayed heroism in combat or have contributed meritorious service to the Moroccan state. The decoration was established on January 11, 1913 in replacement of the Order of Ouissam Hafidien. It is awarded in five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.

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.