Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1920 Hold the decoration is authorized for

the decoration is authorized for wear on active uniforms of the United States military

blue needle

Major General William J

1945 - February 28

in plated bronze

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Distinguished Order Of Charles Iii, Commander, C.1920 Hold the decoration is authorized for(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted September 1771 by King Charles III. A silver gilt Maltese cross of white and blue enamel with ball finials and fleur de lis in each quadrant, the obverse center presents a delicately handmade Virgin Mary figure of Gold and enamel, in a blue enamel surround, the reverse center features the cypher Charles III on a white enamel field with a green enamelled laurel and oak leaf branch, surrounded in