Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Beneficencia, III Class Knight, c.1940

(Orden de Beneficencia). Instituted on 17 May 1856. Type White-Black. (Issued 1910-1931 and 1940-1975). An ornate eight-pointed black and white enameled star with ball finials with forms a sixteenth-pointed design, obverse centre presenting a circular centre that is superimposed on a satri square, with a representation of charity in the form of a matron who welcomes two children, with a white border containing the Latin inscription “FORTITUDO CHARITAS ABNEGATIO,” the reverse displays a blue enameled centre surrounded by the same Latin inscription, measuring 49.52 mm (w) x 57.60 mm (h), on long cord with button to be worn as a Commander by recipient, with light enamel wear, very fine.

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