Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, I Class Star for Field Uniform, c. 1850 Auction and pinned with classic silvered

and pinned with classic silvered Totenkopf cyphers

measuring 31 mm (w) x 34 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

the reverse medallion is maker marked TANFANI & BERTARELLI

ruthlessly and without military excuse or justification

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, I Class Star for Field Uniform, c. 1850 Auction and pinned with classic silveredInstituted in 1811. Type II. (1815 1920 Issue). In gold, cross formed by four gold swords joined by the pommels of their handles, evidence of slight chipping in red enamel on one of the swords, 51. 2 mm, near mint condition. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was instituted in 1811. The Order was established in recognition of all military personnel who participated at the Peninsular War between 1807 1814. Currently, the Order is