Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III, Commander, c.1880 Hold an Alsen Cross

an Alsen Cross

most are Polish representing the Republic or the People's Republic

The scabbard measures 340 mm in length and appears without dents in the nickel fittings

Ops Wing with Second Award Bar (in sterling silver

30mm (w) x 23

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III, Commander, c.1880 Hold an Alsen Cross(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 19th, 1771 by King Charles III of Spain. In bronze gilt, consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue and white enamelled arms and ball finials, with a Fleur de lis in each quadrant between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central medallion with a finely crafted hand painted enamelled figure of the virgin May in a white dress with a dark blue enamelled wrap, surrounded by a fine