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Spain, Kingdom. A Royal & Military Order of St. Ferdinand, III Class Laurate Star, c.1880

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Spain, Kingdom. A Royal & Military Order of St. Ferdinand, III Class Laurate Star, c.1880

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Spain, Kingdom. A Royal & Military Order of St. Ferdinand, III Class Laurate Star, c.1880

(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.

Footnote: 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.

This 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.