1109 | Medals

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CARLOS IV (1788-1808). Foundation of the Real Order of Noble Ladies of the Queen. (Ae. 89.84g / 55mm). 1793. Mexico. Engraver: GA Gil. Work of Guadalupe de Moncada. (Vives 181; RAH 438). Anv: Bust of the queen with court dress, diadem and band, around legend: MARIA LUISA REINA AUGUSTA. Rev: Queen María Luisa on a canopy throne and surrounded by ladies, under the cornucopia throne, on the left incessantly lit guarded by two geniuses and above the fame flying with trumpet and laurel, around legend: DISTINGUISHING AWARD THE VIRTUE AND NOBILITY OF HER SEX , in exergue: RL SPANISH ORDER OF NOBLE LADIES OF LA / REINA MARIA LUISA FOUNDED PR SMA / CONSEQUENCE OF RE DECREE OF / APRIL 21, 1792. In the legend song: DA MA GUADALUPE DE MOCADA AND BERRIIO MADE HER MINDED IN MEXICO YEAR 1793. Extremely Fine. Limited.

This order created by Carlos IV at the request of his wife, Queen María Luisa, had the objective "to be one more way of showing his benevolence to the noble people of his sex who are distinguished by their services, garments and qualities". in thirty the number of Ladies of the Order, excluding the Queen herself and the women of her family. Said distinction has annexed the treatment of Excellence or Most Excellent or Most Excellent Lady.