(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted 1811. 1815-1920 Issue. An extraordinary enameled red four-armed cross in Gold, shaping four swords with designed hilts encountered in the centre and affixed at perpendicular angles, reverse with delicate central pin assembly, measuring 55.34 mm (w) x 54.71 mm (h), weighting 6.8 grams, presenting minor faded red enamel, light contact, an early piece in extremely fine condition.
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 Ferdinand VII on November 28, 1814, right after the restoration of his throne. It was switched as a Royal and Military Order in 1815. The Order was established in recognition of all military personnel who participated in the Peninsular War, an engagement against Napoleonic army that took place in Spain between 1807-1814.

