The Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, originally Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III (, originally ) was established by the King of Spain Charles III by means of the Royal Decree of 19 September 1771, with the motto Virtuti et mérito.
The Royal and Highly Distinctive Order of Charles III, formerly called the Royal and Very Distinctive Order of Charles III (, originally ), was established by King Charles III on 19 September 1771 via Royal Decree. The order's motto is Virtue and Merit.