Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Newly Listed version known as “RS Square

version known as “RS Square Crimp with Flat Wire Catch”

the obverse features a well enamelled crown

52nd Infantry Battalions and the 2nd Mounted Rifles Battalion

where a Medical Board recommended "convalescence"

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Newly Listed version known as “RS Square(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