Order of Charles III

The Order of Charles III. ( officially: Real Distinguida y Orden Española de Carlos III) as a Merit for the Catholic nobility by King Charles III. been donated by Spain on September 19, 1771. Occasion to have been as Prince of Asturias, the birth of the Son.

Today, he is the highest civilian honor, awarded in Spain.

Order of classes

The order had five classes:

  • Collane
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Commander
  • Commander
  • Knight

Order decoration

The blue - enamelled eight-pointed cross of St. John 's with golden line separated by white gerandetem part. The outer edge has a golden edge and on all cross peaks golden balls are attached. In the cross angles a golden lily is ever used. On the cross is an oval medallion as, blue framed, hung up, the front of which is enamelled golden yellow and the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon lying. The back shows the signature of Charles III. and a laurel wreath surrounding the structure with the motto of the Order " Virtuti et merito ".

Ribbon

A white band with blue trim strips per page is supported in large cruisers from the right shoulder to the left. A silver star medal with silver central shield, equal to that of the Order, on the left side of the chest belongs to this class to do so. The commanders of the First Class wear it also. The knights wear the award in his buttonhole. Commanders put the Order as a neck order.

Order clothing

The clothes to wear to the ceremony was a rock and a reception with silver stars jacket, both made ​​from bright blue silk. The skirt had blue and white fringe. The belt was blue and white. Black shoes and silk white stockings and a decorated with a plume hat belonged to it. Depending on the class of the plume was blue or white.

Special

On special occasions, a golden chain of orders for large cross is worn around the neck. The links alternate between Schreitendem lion, wall tower and a war signs.

The Order was restored by King Charles IV in 1804. 1808, the order was dissolved by King Joseph Napoleon. King Ferdinand VII activated this order again 1814.

With the addition of new carriers through this was a fee to be paid. That was class dependent.

See also: List of vehicles of the Order of Charles III. ( Collar of )

Collar (Order of Knighthood) Knight's Cross Maltese cross Charles IV of Spain Joseph Bonaparte Ferdinand VII of Spain Order of the Golden Fleece
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