He was promoted to Unteroffizier (NCO) on July 21
with white piping (indicating Infantry)
measuring 205 mm (w) x 230 mm (h) (inclusive of attachment apparatus)
In gilt with white enamels
surrounded by four church figures and a dove above
Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander In Gold, C. 1870 Hold He was promoted to Unteroffizier(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 19, 1771 by King Charles III. In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, fleur de lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a robed Isabella the Catholic, the reverse medallion features the cypher of Charles III on a white enamel field with green laurels on each side, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed VIRTUTI ET MERITO, the cross is