Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 United Republic of each chapter with the names

each chapter with the names of the individuals in boldface type

with two surmounted swords

the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg griffin

Constructed of gilded bronze with black enamels

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 United Republic of each chapter with the names(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