Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer Republic of Elsaß (Alsace)

Elsaß (Alsace)

The jacket has an opening in the front

Mayer and A on loop

1897 in Battle Creek

led by Major-General Maxwell D

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal and Most Distinguished Order of Charles III, IV Class Officer Republic of Elsaß (Alsace)(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