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1092 ECUADOR. National Order of Merit, Founded 1921 CH BU $200.00

Silver goldplate, 56mm. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Order pendant consists of 12 red-enamel arms spanned by a green enamel laurel circle. The gold center disc bears a radiant sun over mountains, REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR, AL MERITO. Oval gilt laurel suspender and cravat ring join a yellow moiré neck cravat. In fitted case.
1093 Rotary International, New York Service Decoration, 1957 BU $320.00

14-Karat Gold, 48.9mm, 33.9 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Openwork laurel band surrounds orange, white and blue-enamel shield with gold Rotary emblem. Reverse presents an extensive engraved dedication to Rusk, Teacher, Author, Editor, Humanitarian and Physician Extraordinary. Suspended from orange-white-blue neck ribbon, in hand-crafted wood and leatherette case.
1094 American Legion Distinguished Service Medal, 1977 BU $150.00

10-Karat Gold, 31.4mm, 15 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Gold and blue enamel Legion emblem with reverse engraved Dr. HOWARD A./ RUSK 1977. Olive-green, red-white-blue Legion colors neck ribbon in blue cloth covered case.
1095 Holland Society of New York Recognition Medal, n.d BU $500.00

14-Karat Gold, 37.7mm square, 24.5 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obverse presents the Arms of the Netherlands, Amsterdam and New York State, sailing ship and date 1609. Founded in 1885, this Society is composed of lineal descendants of Dutch settlers. The reverse is engraved HOWARD A. RUSK MD/ REHABILITATION. Suspended from orange moiré pinback ribbon. Made by J. Ritchie, N.Y.,...  more
1096 American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rusk Medal, 1966 BU $2,200.00
American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rusk Medal, 1966. 14-Karat Gold, 77mm, 233.68...
14-Karat Gold, 77mm, 233.68 grams. By G. Gách. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Rough-textured portrait head l., HOWARD A. RUSK M.D., 1966 in oak and laurel. Rev. Aesculapius' staff, 8-line tribute to PRIME MOVER IN THE DEVELOPMENT... OF PHYSICAL REHABILITATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. Struck by Medallic Art Co.
1097 American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rusk Medals, 1966 UNC $120.00

Bronze. 77mm. Uncirculated. Types as above displaying varying tan-gold patina, two examples of this remarkable medal in 115 x 113mm lucite embedments. 2 pieces.
1098 Dr. C.C. Criss Award of Mutual of Omaha, 1951 BU $2,450.00

10-Karat Gold, 98.2mm, 360.86 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Indian Chief logo of this major insurance company, DR. C.C. CRISS AWARD. Rev. Engraved to Dr. Rusk for Outstanding Contribution in the fields of health and/or Safety during 1951. Fields show a fascinating array of minute squares contrasting with mirror-gold reliefs. Struck by Josten.
1099 Massachusetts Memorial Hospital's Centennial Award Medal, 1955 UNC $630.00

10-Karat Gold, 64mm, 94.6 grams. Uncirculated. Obv. Three oaks, EDUCATION, HEALTH, RESEARCH. Rev. Engraved to Dr. Rusk, NOVEMBER 21, 1955. Finely stippled fields, sparkling lettering and rim.
1100 West Side Association of Commerce Award Medal, 1955 BU $700.00
West Side Association of Commerce Award Medal, 1955. 14-Karat Gold, 50.8mm, 76 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated....
14-Karat Gold, 50.8mm, 76 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Skyline view. Rev. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CIVIL WELFARE OF NEW YORK CITY, insert die DR. HOWARD A. RUSK 1957. Matte fields contrast with polished lettering and reliefs.
1101 The Hundred Year Association of New York Award Medal, n.d BU $700.00

14-Karat Gold, 49.8mm, 78.13 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Muse with torch before Colonial skyline. Rev. 1930's skyline, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW YORK, engraved to Dr. Rusk. Bright reliefs, matte fields.
1102 Phi Lambda Kappa Grand Scientific Award Medal, 1966 BU $90.00

10-Karat Gold, 36.5 x 22mm with affixed loop, 13.4 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Fraternity emblem, engraved award name at base. Rev. Engraved recipient's name and date.
1103 Montreal Institute of Rehabilitation Medal, 1968 BU $310.00

10-Karat Gold, 46.1mm, 46.5 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Elaborate Institute Arms. Rev. 4-line presentation inscription, October 1968. Struck by Birks with stippled or matte surfaces, bright lettering.
1104 American Geriatric Society Edward Henderson Award, 1968 BU $560.00

14-Karat Gold, 44.8mm, 59.25 grams. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Henderson bust facing. Rev. Society logo, brilliant sun, engraved recipient's name and date. Struck by Dieges & Clust, matte surfaces with brilliant highlights.
1105 Pirquet Society of Clinical Medicine Medal, 1970 UNC $190.00

Gold, 45.3mm, 20.5 grams. Uncirculated. Here is a fabricated medal, a blank planchet to which is affixed an Aesculapius staff, all lettering hand engraved, Howard A. Rusk/ 1970/ Pirquet Medalist/ For His/ Contribution to/ World Medicine. No fineness is stated on this piece.
1106 American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award, 1977 BU $50.00

24-Karat Gold electroplate on .925 Silver, 63.4mm, 134.1 grams. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. American eagle from the Great Seal, Award legend. Rev.OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE inscription in laurel over facsimile signatures of Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis, Robert Taft Jr., Samuel S. Beard. Struck by the Franklin Mint, in fitted case.
1107 Kimber Genetics Award Medal of the National Academy of Sciences, 1955 UNC $3,100.00

10-Karat Gold, 88.8mm, 13.3 Troy ounces, Actual Gold Weight 5.6 Troy ounces. By Malvina Hoffman. Uncirculated with a softly matte finish. Obv. Busts of Genetics pioneers Charles Darwin, Father Gregor Mendel, William Bateson, Thomas Hunt Morgan in concave field. Rev. Struck incuse inscription AWARDED TO/ WILLIAM ERNEST CASTLE/ 1955. Struck by Medallic Art Co., edge maker's name and 10K. Endowed...  more
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