Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer, c.1880 Auction achieving the status of "Ace"

achieving the status of "Ace"

all opening with straight horizontal flaps with reinforced buttonholes meeting pebbled magnetic metal buttons

measuring 58 mm (w) x 74 mm (h)

wear and tape repair evident on the cover but the photographs remain unaffected

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer, c.1880 Auction achieving the status of "Ace"(Real y muy Distinguida Orden Espaola de Carlos III). Instituted in 1771. Four piece construction, in silver with blue and white enamels, Gold centrepieces, measuring 38 mm (w) x 57. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon with hook and eye, very dark patina on the silver portions, fine chipping evident in the white enamels in multiple locations on both sides, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal