Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Auction 71 mm (w) x 38

71 mm (w) x 38

with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silver nessel leaf and a Lippian rose

It is dated July 18th

Because of his exceptional leadership

without a leather sweatband or markings of any kind

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Auction 71 mm (w) x 38(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