Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Auction Archive 1916 with M

1916 with M

age-appropriate material fatigue evident to the binding

5 mm x 81 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

PARIS / JEAN SPINEDI S

measuring 25 mm x 46 mm

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Auction Archive 1916 with M(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III on September 19, 1771. A lovely decoration, in silver gilt, presenting a blue and white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, a Fleur de Lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a superimposed hand painted image of the Virgin Mary, the reverse presents the cypher of Charles III surrounded by a white ring inscribed VIRTUTI ET MERITO, the badge is surmounted by