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

star measures 75mm x 75mm

near extremely fine)

A Dutch Cross for Right and Freedom

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on behalf of her deceased son

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