Spain, Kingdom. An 1822 Military Order Of St.Ferdinand, Officer's Cross, in Gold Newly Listed citizens of other countries could

citizens of other countries could also be awarded the order

Knights Cross of the Iron Cross - iron core

The grip and scabbard being the version having simulated leather on the grip and scabbard

20 August 1884

Spain, Kingdom. An 1822 Military Order Of St.Ferdinand, Officer's Cross, in Gold Newly Listed citizens of other countries couldAn 1822 Spanish Order of St. Ferdinand in Gold; French Version Royal Military Order of St. Ferdinand, French version 1822 in Gold and enamels, Officers Cross, 37. 45mm (x 55mm including wreath suspension), chipping to blue enamels on obverse, with tattered, original period ribbon, in very fine condition, very scarce. Footnote: version of this award with green leaves pointing downwards was awarded to Volunteer French Troops.