Spain, Kingdom. A Royal & Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, Iii Class Laurate Star, C.1880 Archive and in near extremely fine

and in near extremely fine condition

while reverse of the tabs features standard tan buckram base

constructed of silvery threads on black wool backing

organization insignia surrounded by the inscription ""ORDINE COSTANTINIANO NEMAGNICO DI S

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal & Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, Iii Class Laurate Star, C.1880 Archive and in near extremely fine(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 appliqu 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