SPAIN ORDER OF SAINT-FERDINAND, created in 1811 Knight's Cross 1st class Gold and enamel. Fluted ring. Red ribbon with yellow stripes. Gross weight: 11.5 g 49 x 38 mm T.T.B. Manufactured around 1820. Created by the Cortes of Cadiz in 1811, the order was awarded to valiant soldiers in the war against the French. The order was confirmed by King Ferdinand VII on his return in 1815 and given to many Frenchmen for the Spanish campaign of 1823. Provenance : Former Napoleonic collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco (1st sale, lot 15) Spain A gold and enamel 1st class Knigh's cross from the order of Saint Ferdinand, created in 1811