(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.
Footnote: 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. It was approved by King Fernando VII/Ferdinand VII on November 28, 1814, right after the restoration of his throne, and it was switched as a Royal and Military Order in 1815.

