Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, C.1965 Auction Pelletier had previously distinguished himself

Pelletier had previously distinguished himself during the advance of the Royal Montreal Regiment on the morning of June 3rd 1916 and in the engagement now under review his courage and behavior had commanded the respect of all

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

preventing any further movement that day

Measuring 296 mm x 213 mm

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

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, C.1965 Auction Pelletier had previously distinguished himself(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