Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles III, Grand Cross In Gold, c.1880 United Republic of A silver gilt Maltese cross

A silver gilt Maltese cross with blue enameled arms and with flames between the arms fo the cross

it retains nearly 100% of original finish

a bar on the back of each housing a period ribbon and suspended from a hanger with pinback

He was transferred on April 22nd to Queen Mary's Military Hospital at Whalley

"Persons who will attend the Ceremony

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles III, Grand Cross In Gold, c.1880 United Republic of A silver gilt Maltese cross(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 19, 1771 by King Charles III. Isabell II (1833 1870). Grand cross in 18Kt. Gold, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials and detailed Gold borders, with a smaller blue enamelled Maltese cross in each arm, a fleur de lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a superimposed hand painted standing figure of the virgin Mary standing on a cloud in white enamel