Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Carlos III Collar, Miniature, c.1960 Archive and lapel buttonhole rosette

and lapel buttonhole rosette

of identical composition

on its cardboard insert inscribed "14712" in pencil

the Regiment was placed on local protective duty in Canada

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Carlos III Collar, Miniature, c.1960 Archive and lapel buttonhole rosetteOrden Espaola de Carlos III). Instituted in 1771. A finely made miniature collar in white, blue, green, orange, and purple enamels; the badge consisting of a blue and white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, oval centerpiece featuring the iconography of Virgin Mary; the chain composed of 13 icons with the alternating ciphers "III", the uncrowned lion, the Tower of Castile, and the trophies of arms; on wide oval carrying handle,