Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 United Republic of measuring 41 mm (d)

measuring 41 mm (d)

the four perimeter sides of the pennant with a 30 mm wide azure blue and black embroidered stripe

the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg griffin

with two surmounted swords

surmounted by an imperial crown with internal red enamelled cap with green

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 United Republic of measuring 41 mm (d)(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