Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “DIE KREIS WALTUNG DER DAF

vertical pinback with flanking dual prongs

the reverse with a clasp and dual attachment prongs

As a commoner he did not join the cavalry

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted in 1771. In silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross in blue and white enamel, with fleur de lys in each quadrant, surmounted by a wreath, the obverse Gold centerpiece bearing a distinctive iconography of the Immaculate Conception, the reverse bearing the Royal monogram of Charles III, surrounded by a white enamelled ring with the motto VIRTUTI ET MERITO, measures 42. 9 mm (w) x 66. 6 mm (h