Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of The Rue Crown, I Class Grand Cross Sash

(Hausorden der Rautenkrone). Instituted in 1807. Fabricated from a very dark green silk, incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, the end tied-off with a replacement clip, measuring 100 mm wide x 730 mm in length, exhibiting moderate wear, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Rue Crown or Order of the Crown of Saxony is a dynastic order of knighthood of the Kingdom of Saxony. The order takes its name from the green floral crown of rue (crancelin) found in the coat of arms of Saxony. It occupies the highest rank of the former Saxonian honour system. The order was created to be the civil counterpart to the Military Order of St. Henry, the only order previously at the disposal of the new king. It was established in 1807 by Frederick Augustus I, the first King of Saxony. The order was originally limited to twenty-four knights, but exceptions were made for members of ruling houses and those whose membership in the order would add to its prestige.

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.