Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, Knight, c.1820 Archive He was soon invalided to

He was soon invalided to England aboard a Hospital Ship

gilt button bearing the Brazilian arms consisting of five stars within a ring of twenty stars at the neck end

Foweather RAF (navigator)

the reverse with an illegible Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) mark

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand, Knight, c.1820 Archive He was soon invalided to(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted in 1811. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 23 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of St. Ferdinand was instituted on August 31, 1811 and awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic acts and distinguished services. It may be awarded individually or collectively.