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Footnote: version of this award with green leaves pointing downwards was awarded to Volunteer French Troops.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109943005461,"sku":"EU6590","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/an_1822_military_53c574524c2cf.jpg?v=1747849881"},{"product_id":"a-spanish-royal-military-order-of-saint-ferdinand-in-gold-1830-1840-eu7551","title":"A Spanish Royal Military Order Of Saint Ferdinand In Gold 1830-1840","description":"A Spanish Royal Military Order of Saint Ferdinand in Gold 1830-1840 - Officer; Gold and enamels, weighing 9.4 grams, unmarked, 39.2 mm x 43.7 mm, enamel repair evident on the obverse centrepiece and two arms, better than very fine.\n \nFootnote: The Order was founded by the Cortes on August 31, 1811 and awarded for military bravery. After the return and restoration of King Ferdinand VII in 1814, all laws passed by the Cortes in his absence were revoked. It was at the suggestion of the Duke of Wellington that the Order of Saint Ferdinand be restored and renamed \"Real y Militar\" (Royal and Military) rather than \"Nacional\" (National) on January 19, 1815. These statutes were entirely revised on July 10, 1815 and remained largely in force until July 5, 1920.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112127746325,"sku":"EU7551","price":820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_5c78ced0-187d-4110-b0da-b59a78e27aeb.jpg?v=1692850964"},{"product_id":"a-royal-spanish-military-order-of-saint-ferdinand-laureate-cross-eu11507","title":"A Royal Spanish Military Order Of Saint Ferdinand; Laureate Cross","description":"(AKA Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand): Bronze gilt with red and green, unmarked, 41.3 mm x 41.5 mm, mounted to a bar with swing locking clasp, red enamel loss evident on the crossguards on the swords, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked \"JOYERIA Y RELOJERIA ARQUER SANJURJO\" on the inside lid, scuffed exterior, case near very fine.\n\nFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, commonly known as Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand is Spain's highest military award for gallantry. It is awarded in recognition of action, either individual or collective, to protect the nation, its citizens or the peace and security of the international community in the face of immediate risk to the bearer or bearers' life or lives. Those eligible are current and former members of the Spanish Armed Forces.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118098501909,"sku":"EU11507","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/b_2704.jpg?v=1692860838"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-and-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-v-class-grand-cross-c1890-eg3306","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, V Class Grand Cross, C.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted 1811. Type II, 1815-1920 issued. Of French manufacture in silver gilt, a faceted Maltese Cross with ball finials, superimposing on an enameled green laurel wreath, obverse centre depicting a superposed handmade figure of St. Ferdinand on a rare white enameled field, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed by AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), reverse with pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 78.68 mm (w) x 79.20 mm (h), presenting oxidation on the star, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was originally founded in Spain as National Order of St. Ferdinand by the General Courts of Cadiz on August 31, 1811. It was approved by King Fernando VII\/Ferdinand VII on November 28, 1814; and it was renamed Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand in 1815. Throughout 19th century, the Order was awarded in recognition of distinguished services and eminent acts of heroism in the defense of Spain and its citizens. The Order is currently awarded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124856246549,"sku":"EG3306","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-031345.jpg?v=1692879766"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-iii-class-laurate-star-c1880-eg3308","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal \u0026 Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, Iii Class Laurate Star, C.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811 by King Ferdinand VII. 1850-1900 issue. Likely of French manufacture, a silver Maltese cross with ball finials, surrounded by a green enameled laurel wreath with a blue enameled vertical sword, obverse centre appliqué in Gold with red, white and blue enamels, depicting four swords united by the hilts, surrounded by the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (to Military Merit), reverse with pin assembly, measuring 58.91 mm (w) x 58.90 mm (h), with minor toned silver, missing the hilt of the vertical sword, remains very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was originally founded in Spain as National Order of St. Ferdinand by the General Courts of Cadiz on August 31, 1811. The Order was instituted to reward the military personnel who defeated Napoleon’s army in the Peninsular War (1807-1814); it was mainly conferred upon European royal armies from Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, France, among others. Throughout 19th century, the Order was awarded to foreigners and national military personnel in recognition of distinguished services and eminent acts of heroism in the defense of Spain and its citizens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. 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An exceptional pierced Maltese Cross with ball finials in silver, obverse medallion in Gold featuring four superposed enameled red swords connected by the hilts, on an enameled white background, surrounded by elegant enameled blue border with the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), reverse with period vertical pin assembly, measuring 63.18 mm (w) x 62.61 mm (h), presenting slight toned silver on the arms, with stained white enamels and minor enamel loss, otherwise extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was founded in Spain as National Order of St. Ferdinand by the General Courts of Cadiz on August 31, 1811. It was approved by King Fernando VII\/Ferdinand VII on November 28, 1814; and it was renamed Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand in 1815. The Order was instituted to reward the military personnel who defeated Napoleon’s army in the Peninsular War (1807-1814). The Order was mainly conferred upon European royal armies from Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, France, among other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125736001813,"sku":"EU16270","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-054401.jpg?v=1692883499"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-and-military-order-of-saint-ferdinand-laureate-cross-c1930-eu16298","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Saint Ferdinand, Laureate Cross C.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Cruz Laureada de la Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted 1808 by the General Courts of Cadiz; approved 1814 by King Ferdinand VII. Constructed of silver gilt, an unbodied star consisting of enameled red and yellow four swords connected by their gilded hilts on the centre, surrounded by an enameled green laurel wreath with red details, with plain reverse, measuring 41.38 mm (w) x 41.93 mm (h), mounted to a bar with swing locking clasp, light contact, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, commonly known as Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand is Spain's highest military award for gallantry. It is awarded in recognition of action, either individual or collective, to protect the nation, its citizens or the peace and security of the international community in the face of immediate risk to the bearer or bearers' life or lives. Those eligible are current and former members of the Spanish Armed Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125793345813,"sku":"EU16298","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-055331.jpg?v=1692883706"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-i-class-cross-c1900-eu16511rl2","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal \u0026 Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, I Class Cross C.1900","description":"(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted by the General Courts of Cadiz in 1811, confirmed by King Ferdinand VII in 1814. Issued 1860-1920. A reduced size I Class Cross in bronze gilt, consisting of an attractive enameled white Maltese Cross with ball finials, surmounting by nicely enameled green laurel leaves, obverse centre featuring a partially enameled figure of St. Ferdinand surrounded by an enameled light-blue border inscribed AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), reverse presenting two connected orbs surrounded by the inscription EL REY Y LA PATRIA (King and Fatherland), on an enameled light-blue border, measuring 23.14 mm (w) x 28.02 mm (h - inclusive integral ring suspension), with loss of green enamel, accompanied by original breast ribbon, extremely fine.           \nFootnote: The Order of St. Ferdinand was instituted in Spain during the Peninsular War to reward all soldiers and civilians who was taking part of this engagement against French forces. Throughout the 19th century was the highest military decoration in Spain, and it was awarded in several occasions due to the internal problems in the country. It is one of the oldest Orders in Europe that is still active.      ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129419223317,"sku":"EU16511.RL2","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-2364_1_1.jpg?v=1745502986"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-and-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-i-class-grand-cross-sash-eg3307rl2","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, I Class Grand Cross Sash","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811. A mid 20th century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, with a bright red field flanked by wide yellow stripes, a large bow-tie backed by a ribbon tie sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 104 mm wide x 830 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130507907349,"sku":"EG3307.RL2","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-1070_1_1.jpg?v=1692895858"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-officers-star-by-s-garcia-c1868-eg3309rl5","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal \u0026 Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, Officer’s Star, By S. Garcia, C.1868","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden Real y Militar de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811 by King Ferdinand VII. Isabel II (1833-1868) issue. Of early Spanish manufacture, a silver Maltese cross with separately overlaid Gold ball finials, obverse centre applique in Gold, consisting of a superposed enameled red swords united by the hilts with an enameled white background, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), reverse with flat pin assembly and catch, marked by maker’s mark of S. Garcia, an early and very unusual Spanish maker, measuring 62.48 mm (w) x 61.22 mm (h), presenting dark patina, and slight loss of blue enamels, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was founded in Spain as National Order of St. Ferdinand by the General Courts of Cadiz on August 31, 1811. It was approved by King Fernando VII\/Ferdinand VII on November 28, 1814; and it was renamed Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand in 1815. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132270792981,"sku":"EG3309.RL5","price":710.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-046627_1_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692900293"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-miniature-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-in-gold-ii-class-cross-c1835-eu17072rl1","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Miniature Military Order Of St. Ferdinand In Gold, Ii Class Cross C.1835","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted by the General Courts of Cadiz in 1811, approved by King Fernando VII in 1814. Type II. 1815-1875 Issue. Of French manufacture, a fine miniature example constructed of Gold, consisting of a nicely enameled white Maltese Cross with ball finials, surrounded by a delicate enameled green laurel wreath in each quadrant, as well as a surmounted flat laurel wreath in green enamels, the obverse exhibiting a figure of St. Ferdinand encircled by the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), the reverse with typical gilded insignia with the inscription EL REY Y LA PATRIA (The King and Fatherland), presenting French hallmark denoting made in Paris guarantee for small Gold items, measuring 12.28 mm (w) x 20.31 mm (h - inclusive laurel suspension and its integral ball), weighting , minor loss of green enamel, with minor cracked white enamel, suspended by old-fashioned ring suspension on a replacement ribbon, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was originally founded by the General Courts of Cadiz as a National Order on August 31, 1811, and it was approved by King Fernando VII of Spain on November 28, 1814, right after the restoration of his throne. It was instituted to reward the military personnel who participated in the Peninsular War against Napoleonic between 1807-1814. On this occasion, the Order was mainly conferred upon European royal armies from Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, and France.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132529758485,"sku":"EU17072.RL1","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_15781_1.jpg?v=1692901634"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-and-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-c1965-eu19474rl1","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, C.1965","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811. Two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, green, blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), residue and crazing evident on the tips of the white enamelled arms at 9 and 12 o'clock, spotting present on all four arms, the centrepiece free of chipping, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was originally founded by the General Courts of Cadiz as a National Order on August 31, 1811. 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A Gold Maltese cross with white enamel arms and ball finials, obverse center featuring the embossed figure of St. Ferdinand in Gold holding a ceremonial mace, exhibiting white and red enamel detailing on a light blue enamel background, dark blue enamel surround states AL MERITO MILITAR, reverse centre presenting two overlapping globes adorned by the Spanish Imperial Crown, with the Motto of the order in blue enamels EL REY Y LA PATRIA (The King and the Homeland), an ornate green enameled palm leaf suspension, measures 41mm (w) x 46mm (h- inclusive of palm leaf suspension and integral ring, heavy enamel wear in green palm leaves, chipping on blue enamel surround on both obverse and reverse, reverse 3 o’clock white enamel arm chipped, on original worn ribbon, good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133488288021,"sku":"EG3312.RL12","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-046370_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692905387"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-royal-military-order-of-st-ferdinand-officers-star-c1880-eu12377rl7","title":"Spain, Kingdom. 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Of French manufacture, in 18K Gold, a beautiful white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials and segments of green enamelled wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a gold medallion with the figure of St. Ferdinand with a blue ring inscribed AL MERITO MILITAR, the reverse bears a gold medallion with the inscription EL REY Y LA PATRIA in a blue ring, the cross is surmounted by a wreath suspension, marked with a rams head denoting French manufacture of 18K Gold between 1819-1838, measures 12.2mm (w) x 20.0mm (h), weighs 2.1 grams (including ribbon), worn on a correct small ribbon, enamels intact, a lovely miniature in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134836855061,"sku":"EU20840.RL1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc2049_029_1.jpg?v=1692908289"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-an-order-of-st-ferdinand-in-gold-i-class-knight-c1900-eu18269rl2","title":"Spain, Kingdom. 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Originally instituted by the General Courts of Cadiz as a National Order on August 31, 1811. In Gold, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, with a green enamelled laurel wreath in each quadrant, surmounted by a green enamelled laurel wreath set in Gold, obverse centre featuring a partially enamelled white and blue figure of St. Ferdinand on a small patch of green enamel, encircled by a blue enamelled border inscribed AL MÉRITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), reverse centre superposing by two crowned orbs on a green enamelled patch, circumscribed by the inscription EL REY Y LA PATRIA (King and Fatherland) on enamelled blue surround, gold ram hallmark on French striated ring denoting Gold guarantee for 1819-1838, measuring 36.41mm (w) x 50.35mm (h – inclusive of wreath suspension and integral ball, weighs 14.8 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with large rosette, ball finial on 12 o’clock arm has been forced off the tip of the arm and is partially present on the side, loss of enamel to green enamelled wreath, evident lacquer and staining on white enamel arms, reverse medallion has been poorly re-enamelled in teal, demonstrating contact marks, overall a better than fine piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand (Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando) was originally founded by the General Courts of Cadiz as a National Order on August 31, 1811. 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A rare cross in Gold, enamelled white Maltese Cross with ball finials, with a green enamel downward facing laurel wreath in each quadrant, surmounted by a green enamelled laurel wreath set in Gold, obverse centre featuring a partially enamelled white and red figure of St. Ferdinand in Gold, encircled by an enamelled blue border inscribed AL MÉRITO MILITAR (To Military Merit), reverse centre superposing by two crowned orbs in Gold, circumscribed by the inscription EL REY Y LA PATRIA (King and Fatherland) on enamelled blue surround, gold hallmark on French striated ring denoting Gold guarantee for 1819-1838, measuring 33.95mm (w) x 54mm (h – inclusive of wreath suspension), weighs 11.0 grams (excluding ribbon), on a beautiful enamelling in arms and wreath, minor loss of enamel to green leaves in wreath suspension, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order was awarded to the French Army of Angulema in 1823, also known as the Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis, which served to Ferdinand VII and helped him to return to Spain after Napoleonic invasion. 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Insignia badge in silvered bronze with red and green enamels, measuring 41.3 mm (w) x 41.3 mm (h), mounted to a 45.5 mm in diameter magnetic plate via two of the four intact loops on the badge, an additional two loops soldered to the reverse of the plate, intact enamels and residue evident on the insignia badge from cleaning, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal and Military Order of St Ferdinand was instituted on August 31, 1811 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic acts and distinguished services. 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