Spain, Kingdom. Royal And Military Order Of St Ferdinand, I Class Officer's Cross Miniature Auction purple and gold inks on

purple and gold inks on a thick off-white paper stock

one Third Reich stamp

Throughout the rise of the Nazis and following their assumption of power in 1933

A scarce dagger

he was transferred to the 3rd Divisional Train Post Office on August 28

Spain, Kingdom. Royal And Military Order Of St Ferdinand, I Class Officer's Cross Miniature Auction purple and gold inks on(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