The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand
Knight in ceremonial dress and wearing the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, also known as the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand. Spainn's highest military decoration for gallantry. The order was established by the Cadiz Cortes in 1811 to honour the heroic fight against the Napoleonic army. General Manuel Pavia y Lacy (1814-1896) wearing the ordern's coat and chain. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations). Madrid, 1865. Spain
Picture No
13689248
Media ID
47816270
Size
3858px x 5000px
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Credit
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Source
Private collection - Photograph from Thaliastock Collection
Date
2021
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