Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877

Issue 1876-1899. Alfonso XII. An early example of this order in a hand detailed four armed star with etched finishing, with silver gilt centre piece affixed by 2 of 3 prongs, with white, red, green and blue enameling, reverse with pin assembly and two stays, period partial replacement of pin, hallmarked on catch with swan denoting French import, measuring 72 mm (w) x 72 mm (h), centre slightly loose, minor enamel contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: Bestowment 1876 - 1899. Awarded to associated citizens in recognition of extraordinary merit. Centre plate carries dates 1864 (Foundation of Spain) and 1876 (Establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross). 

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.