Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Charles III, Commander in Gold, c.1880
(Real y Distinguida Orden Española de Carlos III). Instituted 1771. Of top quality manufacturing, a white bordered and blue-enamelled Maltese Cross in Gold, with Gold fleur-de-lis in each quadrant, obverse centre applique depicting St. Mary in enamel, reverse centre with cypher of Charles III, measuring 47.6mm (w) x 67.8mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and integral ring), weighing 37.6 grams, reverse centre enamels replaced with additional light blue enamels added to laurels, with enamel loss to obverse centre, with added French suspension loop, accompanied by period ribbon, impeccable enamels and Gold detailing, in near mint condition.

