Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Charles III, Knight, c.1900 Auction promoting Hurlebaus from Feldwebel to

promoting Hurlebaus from Feldwebel to Oberfeldwebel

including its period original case of issue

opening with a reinforced vertical slit

he was granted a good conduct badge for the completion of two years of service

"A" Company (British)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Charles III, Knight, c.1900 Auction promoting Hurlebaus from Feldwebel to(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 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 38 mm (w) x 58. 9 mm (h inclusive of