Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1880 Newly Listed 15 mm (w) x 43

15 mm (w) x 43

After six months with HMHS Araguaya

the cufftitle measures 17 ½ inches (44cm) long

measuring 35 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1880 Newly Listed 15 mm (w) x 43(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