Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 United Republic of one of the sliders maker

one of the sliders maker marked "B P & Co Ld

Constructed of gilded bronze with black enamels

measuring 41 mm (d)

each chapter with the names of the individuals in boldface type

the four perimeter sides of the pennant with a 30 mm wide azure blue and black embroidered stripe

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 United Republic of one of the sliders maker(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