Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer, c.1880 Province of China 15mm (w) x 20

15mm (w) x 20

surrounded by the inscription "NAPOLEON I GALLORVM IMP

Issues consistent with age and wear are evident to the set

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 72-6794

with photo and original signatures

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer, c.1880 Province of China 15mm (w) x 20(Real y muy Distinguida Orden Espaola de Carlos III). Instituted in 1771. Four piece construction, in silver with blue and white enamels, Gold centrepieces, measuring 38 mm (w) x 57. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon with hook and eye, very dark patina on the silver portions, fine chipping evident in the white enamels in multiple locations on both sides, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal