Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles In Gold, 1St Class Knight, C.1870 Auction Frank Alfred Edward Cooke would

Frank Alfred Edward Cooke would enlist with the 64th Depot Battery

"VOLUNTEERS" at the right and "1900-1" below

and to approve the awards of the George Medal and the British Empire Medal for Gallantry (Civil Division) and for the publication in the London Gazette of the names of those specially shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for Brave Conduct

Page 8 talks about the experiences and achievements of German volunteers in the Spanish Civil War

Egypt and Gibraltar

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Charles In Gold, 1St Class Knight, C.1870 Auction Frank Alfred Edward Cooke would(Real y Distinguida Orden Espaola de Carlos III) Of superb quality in 18k Gold with a four armed Maltese cross consisting of blue and white enameling as well as dual ball finials, obverse centre with yellow and faded red hand painted on background, reverse with cypher of Charles III with motto VIRTUTI Et MRITO in surround, with fixed Gold laurels and unusual swivel ring suspension, measuring 33 mm (w) x 50 mm (h inclusive of laurels and horizontally