Royal Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit, Medal of Honour, in Silver

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SKU: 01.ITA.0114.107.01.000

Estimated market value:

$31200 USD

Estimated market value:

$31200 USD

Attributes

Country

Italy
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Rev: FIDEI ET MERITO
Size

40mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Silver Medal of Honour is a scanned image from Plate 85 of "The Book of Orders of Knighthood and Decorations of Honour of all Nations" edited by Sir Bernard Burke. The book was published in 1858, and falls within the public domain in Canada {{PD-Canada-anon}} and the United States {{PD-1923}}. It is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or less.

History

The Order was founded by Ferdinand IV, King of Naples, to commemorate the defeat of the French, and the return of Ferdinand IV to his Kingdom.

This Order was awarded to men who had proven their fealty by staying loyal to the King. It was also awarded in recognition of extraordinary services that demonstrated an individual’s loyalty to the King and the Royal family.

The Order was originally awarded in two grades, the Grand Cross with Grand Cross Breast Star, and the Commander. The grades of Knight, Gold Medal of Honour, and Silver Medal of Honour were added to the Order in 1810.

The Order was discontinued following the unification of Italy in 1860.

It is recorded that the Order was granted as a dynastic Order until 1912.

The obverse inscription roughly translates to "Fidelity and Merit."

The Silver Medal of Honour was awarded to lower ranking military personnel, such as Non-Commissioned Officers and soldiers, in recognition of distinguished service.

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