Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, C.1965 Auction Measuring 296 mm x 213

Measuring 296 mm x 213 mm

Footnote: Leutnant Rudolf Friedrich Otto Windisch (1897-1918) was a World War I fighter ace credited with twenty-two victories

consisting of a bullion star with rays consisting of alternating rays of carefully attached sequins that are bordered by twisted silver bullion wire

He died in Vancouver on June 13

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, C.1965 Auction Measuring 296 mm x 213(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, green, blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), residue and crazing evident on the tips of the white enamelled arms at 9 and 12 o'clock, spotting present on all four arms, the centrepiece free of chipping, very fine. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was originally founded by the General Courts