Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Newly Listed a gilded bronze medal

a gilded bronze medal

measuring approximately 31mm (w) x 38mm (h)

All items exhibit normal field wear

could glimpse a happier not-too-distant future

On the British side

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Newly Listed a gilded bronze medal(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III on September 19, 1771. A lovely decoration, in silver gilt, 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