Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Auction the larger one of the

the larger one of the two an official press photo by correspondent Walter Gircke

maker marked “Wernstein Jena” and “D

the reverse bearing a central gilt and enameled Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms

with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silver nessel leaf and a Lippian rose

77mm x 99mm

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Auction the larger one of the(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