Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III, Commander, c.1880 Hold star measures 75mm x 75mm

star measures 75mm x 75mm

It is the highest French order of merit and is awarded for eminent service to the nation

near extremely fine)

Minor tarnishing is evident but the buckle is in an otherwise very fine condition

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 19th Infantry Battalion on November 10

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III, Commander, c.1880 Hold star measures 75mm x 75mm(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 19th, 1771 by King Charles III of Spain. In bronze gilt, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue and white enamelled arms and ball finials, with a Fleur de lis in each quadrant between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central medallion with a finely crafted hand painted enamelled figure of the virgin May in a white dress with a dark blue enamelled wrap, surrounded by a fine