Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Charles III, Knight United Republic of the loss of the plate

the loss of the plate rivets

and culminating in a functional gilded zink spring clip to lock onto a corresponding scabbard’s loops

accommodating a medal bar

with traces of mothing and separation evident at the seam at the rear

the Arabic word for Imam split between the upper and lower lines

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Charles III, Knight United Republic of the loss of the plate(Real y muy Distinguida Orden Espaola de Carlos III). Instituted in 1771. Four piece construction, in silver with blue and white enamels, measures 37. 1 mm (w) x 58. 1 mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension), loss of gilt wear, enamel damage and lacquer replacements, replacement ribbon, near very fine condition.