Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles III, Knight, in Gold, c.1900 Archive weighing 26 grams

weighing 26 grams

there is no dispute over his great achievements: he helped to save the Habsburg Empire from Frenchconquest

center applique in GOLD and near mint enamels - only missing single red enamel jewel

Beer" engraved in running script

in silver gilt with royal blue and white enamels

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles III, Knight, in Gold, c.1900 Archive weighing 26 grams(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted in 1771. In 18K Gold and enamels, a Maltese cross in blue and white enamel, with fleur de lys in each quadrant, surmounted by a wreath, the obverse centerpiece bearing a distinctive iconography of the Immaculate Conception, the reverse bearing the Royal monogram of Charles III, surrounded by a white enamelled ring with the motto VIRTUTI ET MERITO, inclusive of wreath 63. 8 mm (h) x 41 mm (w),