Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, Knight, c.1820 Hold while the back illustrates the

while the back illustrates the South African Police Cross for Bravery and the South African Police Star for Distinguished Service

He is buried in Queant Communal Cemetery

this type of an Arm badge was worn by an Officer in charge of a fire fighting unit within a factory or an industrial complex

After the War of 1812

on a blue wool backer with brown cotton backing on the reverse

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, Knight, c.1820 Hold while the back illustrates the(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 23 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand was instituted on August 31, 1811 and awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic acts and distinguished services. It may be awarded individually or collectively.