Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac complemented by six reinforced ventilation

complemented by six reinforced ventilation holes near the top

This is an exceptionally well preserved photo album belonging to a Heer (Army) soldier

set up in Canada under the chairmanship of Joseph Wesley Flavelle

bearing a black ink maker’s mark of “PETER KÜPPER

George VI (865171

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac complemented by six reinforced ventilation(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III on September 19, 1771. A lovely decoration, in 18K Gold, 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 a