Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Republic of and Chile on the other

and Chile on the other

for outstanding civil or military merit

silvered bronze and bronze gilt

in recognition of his outstanding bravery

in stamped silver finished aluminum

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Republic of and Chile on the other(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