Description
the obverse with a central rightward-facing profile of Ludwig I circumscribed by name and title
Instituted on 1 June 1889
He was appointed a 1st Class Air Mechanic on December 1
also bearing hand-etched recipient initials of “G
one service clasp (C1095 - A
Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Archive the obverse with a central(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