Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Archive The crossguard transitions into the

The crossguard transitions into the handle with a thick band

He was appointed a 1st Class Air Mechanic on December 1

including a Military Merit Medal in Bronze

the larger badge maker marked “ARM

overlaying a wreath composed of thorns (for suffering) on the left and oak leaves (for heroism) on the right

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1880 Archive The crossguard transitions into the(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