Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Republic of On 23 August 1917

On 23 August 1917

Perks warming his hands on a chimney pipe near Seoul

in stamped silver finished aluminum

in recognition of his outstanding bravery

silvered bronze and bronze gilt

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of St. Charles III, Commander, c.1900 Republic of On 23 August 1917(Real y Muy Distinguida Orden de Carlos III). Instituted by King Charles III on September 19, 1771. A lovely decoration, in silver gilt, presenting a blue and white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, a Fleur de Lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a superimposed hand painted image of the Virgin Mary, the reverse presents the cypher of Charles III surrounded by a white ring inscribed VIRTUTI ET MERITO, the badge is surmounted by