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The Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, originally Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III (Spanish: Real y Distinguida Orden Española de Carlos III, originally Spanish: Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III) was created by the King of Spain Carlos III with the motto Virtuti et mérito.

It honors people for their actions benefiting Spain and the Crown. Since its creation, and second to the Order of the Golden Fleece, it has been the most distinguished civil award that can be given in Spain.

Images for kids

  • Carlos III con el hábito de su Orden (Palacio Real de Madrid)

    King Charles III in the robes of the order, the first design used until 1789.

  • El príncipe Maximiliano de Sajonia (Palacio Real de Madrid)

    Maximilian of Saxony wearing the blue and white sash and Grand Cross of the Order as well as the Spanish Fleece

  • De-Theux-de-Meylandt

    Portrait of Barthélémy de Theux de Meylandt wearing the Grand Cross, including blue and white sash of the Order

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