A Royal Spanish Military Order of Saint Ferdinand; Laureate Cross
(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. Footnote: 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.

