Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles III, Grand Cross In Gold, C.1870 Auction Archive NEWFOUNDLAND" and inscribed "THE HOUSE

NEWFOUNDLAND" and inscribed "THE HOUSE WHICH I DESIRE TO BUILD IS GREAT

the lid liner maker marked “G

Constructed of a linen-blended composite fabric finished on the exterior with a weatherproof lacquer in a classic oilcloth style

affixed to a magnetic metal backplate with a period original ribbon and horizontal pinback

as well as “M4664N”

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles III, Grand Cross In Gold, C.1870 Auction Archive NEWFOUNDLAND" and inscribed "THE HOUSE(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 19, 1771 by King Charles III. Isabell II (1833 1870). Grand cross in 18Kt. Gold, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials and detailed Gold borders, with a smaller blue enamelled Maltese cross in each arm, a fleur de lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a superimposed hand painted standing figure of the virgin Mary standing on a cloud in white enamel