Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, Knight, c.1820 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of a blue-grey cotton

constructed of a blue-grey cotton twill

riverse with pin assembly amd hand engraved script

the said works prevented their object and defeated an attack while our troops were recrossing the river

and is maker marked with “SMF

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, Knight, c.1820 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of a blue-grey cotton(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 23 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand was instituted on August 31, 1811 and awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic acts and distinguished services. It may be awarded individually or collectively.