Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles Iii, Knight In Gold, With Case, By Cejalvo Auction Archive After eighteen months in England

After eighteen months in England

missing its pinback and with some loss of finish evident

A solid silver medal of period manufacture

Accompanied by a Canadian Field Artillery Cap Badge (bronze

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles Iii, Knight In Gold, With Case, By Cejalvo Auction Archive After eighteen months in England(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III on September 19, 1771. In 18K Gold, a lovely Maltese cross with blue and white enamel arms and ball finials, a Gold fleur de lis in each quadrant, the medallion features a hand painted depiction of the Immaculate Conception, surrounded by a blue ovular ring, the reverse with cypher of Charles III with motto VIRTUTI Et MRITO in surround, measures 43. 2mm (w) x 43. 0mm (h),