Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii In Gold, Grand Cross C.1890 GTRexclude (Pour le mérite)

(Pour le mérite)

5 mm enameled ribbon bar

until February 10

both unmarked and measuring 22 mm in diameter

excellent quality and condition

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii In Gold, Grand Cross C.1890 GTRexclude (Pour le mérite)(Real y Distinguida Orden Espaola de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III of Spain on September 19, 1771. Isabel IIs period. Of superb quality manufacture in Gold, a hollow ball tipped Maltese Cross in blue and white enamels as well as hand finished Gold edges, with each quadrant exhibiting a finely cut Gold fleur de lys royal symbol, suspended by typical of period laurel wreath with blue enamel bow, obverse centre in etching Gold and blue