the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting Saint Henry
After some limited service in France as cavalry
one of the favourite portraitists of the imperial family
measuring 20 mm (w) x 29 mm (h)
with period section of silk ribbon
Spain, Kingdom. A Royal & Military Order Of St. Hermenegildo, Knight, C.1975 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with a central(Real y Militar Orden de San Hermenegildo). Instituted in 1814. King Juan Carlos I (1975 2014). In bronze gilt with white, light blue and dark blue enamels, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, the obverse centrepiece slightly loose, original ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal and Military Order of St Hermenegildo was instituted