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Knight - Order of Charles III
Knight wearing the collar and insignia of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III (formerly Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III). Created by King Charles III of Spain in 1771, to award citizens for their merits and virtues. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations). Madrid, 1865. Spain. Date: 2021
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1771 Badge Cape Chivalry Chromolithography Cloak Decorations Distinguished Gloves Insignia Knight Member Membership Order Reign Ritual Ruff Sideburns
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1. Title: A Knight of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III This chromolithography print showcases a knight proudly wearing the insignia and collar of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III. Established in 1771 by King Charles III of Spain, this order was created to recognize and honor citizens for their merits and virtues. The knight in the image wears an elegant blue cape and cloak, adorned with golden fringes and the emblem of the Order. The Grand Cross collar, featuring a large cross pattée and the image of King Charles III, rests around his neck. White gloves cover his hands, and a ruff collar completes his 18th-century attire. The Order of Charles III, originally known as the Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III, is one of the most prestigious decorations in the Spanish monarchy's history. This knight's sideburns, costume, and the ritualistic nature of the Order's insignia all contribute to the rich history and tradition of chivalry and military honors in Spain. The print is taken from the comprehensive work "Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas" (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations), published in Madrid in 1865. The intricate details of the knight's uniform and the vibrant colors of the print make it an exquisite representation of the grandeur and tradition of the Spanish monarchy during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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