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Star: Order of Charles III, 2nd class 1814-31
Star: Silver Maltese cross of eight points with silver knobs on the points, between the arms are four gold fleur-de-lis, centre on an oval gilt plaque an enamel representation of the Virgin in a white tunic with blue mantle interspersed with gold stars. Upper half of the plaque edged in silver and blue enamel, below a white enamel band edged blue and gold, the words "VIRTUTI ET MERITO" on either side "III" (for Charles III) within a green enamelled laurel wreath.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED2717.2 |
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| Type: | Star |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 84 mm |
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Badge and star: Order of Charles III, 2nd class 1814-31 (Order)
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