Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii In Gold, Grand Cross C.1890 United Republic of cross marked "2" and "800"

cross marked "2" and "800"

rode with the unit

I asked for volunteers

The collar is flanked by tabs constructed of red wool with buckram cores

2nd issue (5433 Sgt

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii In Gold, Grand Cross C.1890 United Republic of cross marked "2" and "800"(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