Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii In Gold, Grand Cross C.1890 United Republic of marked FR

marked FR

The collar is flanked by tabs constructed of red wool with buckram cores

I asked for volunteers

cross marked "2" and "800"

2nd issue (5433 Sgt

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii In Gold, Grand Cross C.1890 United Republic of marked FR(Real y Distinguida Orden Espaola de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III of Spain on September 19, 1771. Isabel IIs period. Of superb quality manufacture in Gold, a hollow ball tipped Maltese Cross in blue and white enamels as well as hand finished Gold edges, with each quadrant exhibiting a finely cut Gold fleur de lys royal symbol, suspended by typical of period laurel wreath with blue enamel bow, obverse centre in etching Gold and blue