Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Spain, Kingdom, Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, 4th Class breast star with wreath, 66 x 66mm., silver with gold and enamel centre and wreath, unmarked, c.1830, some enamel damage and retaining clasp for pin lacking, nearly very fine £200-250

See Colour Plate VIII.

Unusually the classes of this order run contrary to the norm, with the 5th class being the equivalent of the Grand Cross, and the 1st class being the lowest. The 4th class was awarded to officers of General rank for services of special distinction.