Cross for the Battle of Cartagena de Indias

In Gold, as a green enameled, angled cross with ball-finials; white enameled, oval centre medallion bearing the gold embossed head of the King of Spain facing right; white enameled outer circlet, bearing the golden inscription “A SU REY FERNANDO CONSTANCIA Y FIDELIDAD”; white enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the golden inscription “VENCEDO / RES DE CAR / TAGENA / DE / YNDIAS”; spaherical, upper loop and round suspension ring, with ribbon.
A very rare decoration, instituted in 1816 by the Loyalist government, excellent condition.
Dim.: 55,0 x 50,0 mm. I RR!