Spain, Kingdom. Royal And Military Order Of St Ferdinand, I Class Officer's Cross Miniature Auction Archive In stamped brass with stamped

In stamped brass with stamped nickel plated face plate affixed by solder points

measuring 70 mm (w) x 30 mm (h)

The peak of the cap bears an insignia in the form of a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire Wehrmacht-style German national eagle and tri-coloured cockade

measuring 145 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

26 Squadron SAAF was also based in Takoradi during the war flying Vickers Wellington bombers on anti-submarine and convoy protection patrols over the Atlantic

Spain, Kingdom. Royal And Military Order Of St Ferdinand, I Class Officer's Cross Miniature Auction Archive In stamped brass with stamped(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Three piece construction, in bronze gilt blue, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 27. 8 mm (w) x 32. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of St Ferdinand was instituted on August 31, 1811 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic acts and distinguished services. It may be