Title

'The Order of St. Ferdinand of Spain', c19th century. Artist: Unknown.

Caption

The Order of St. Ferdinand of Spain'. The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand was founded by the Cádiz Cortes in 1811 to honour heroic feats of arms. Its decoration is known as Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand. The medallion features the effigy of Saint Ferdinand rounded by a gold and blue edge with the Spanish motto 'AL MERITO MILITAR' (TO THE MILITARY MERIT). The ribbon is red and yellow.
The Print Collector collection

Date

1811

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19D16_384

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77,2Mb (2,2Mb) / 21,0in x 14,3in / 6299 x 4283 (300dpi)

Keywords

blue close up ribbon religious politics country religion Spain Spanish white color colour Parliament gold saint military text location century image order studio shot concept medal medals hero close-up effigy heroic medallion heroism white background merit 19th century nineteenth century The Print Collector National Assembly object white colour gold colour Unknown Spanish text Cadiz Cortes Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand Order of St Ferdinand of Spain object