Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of constructed of multi-coloured aluminum

constructed of multi-coloured aluminum

and in overall extremely fine condition

scuffed in one corner on the lid

light scratches to gilding on lip

RELIGION and UNION" above and inscribed "DESATO A UN ORBE DE EL OTRO" below

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1870 United Republic of constructed of multi-coloured aluminum(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 19, 1771 by King Charles III. In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, fleur de lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a robed Isabella the Catholic, the reverse medallion features the cypher of Charles III on a white enamel field with green laurels on each side, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed VIRTUTI ET MERITO, the cross is