Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Auction Archive that also been lost to

that also been lost to time

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obverse engraved with The Ninth Horse insignia in the centre above the inscription "PRESENTED TO H

(Médaille Patriotique d’Alsace 1870-1914)

with reverse flap bearing reinforced buttonhole meeting similar buttonhole on obverse

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Auction Archive that also been lost to(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