United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945

Instituted 1917. The sash badge of the order in silver gilt, consisting of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled design, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with breaded surround, hinged crown, measuring 70 mm (w) x 98.5 mm (h - inclusive of crown and integral ring suspension), accompanied by section of period sash, very fine. Accompanied by the large star of the order, in silver, consisting of eight arms, each composed of five individual rays, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse with pin assembly, measuring 88.2 mm (w) x 102 mm (h), with light enamel wear, toning, near extremely fine. Contained within case of issue, wood framed with purple leather wrapping, lid embossed with gold lettering G.B.E., marked on interior lid Garrard & Co, with velvet medal bed, loose catch, otherwise fine.

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.