Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, By J.medina, C.1910 United Republic of the mission of the sharpshooter

the mission of the sharpshooter was to kill enemy targets of importance (e

the dates "1918 28

(Issued 1815-1918)

38 mm x 49 mm

General Smith was notorious for ordering an indiscriminate retaliatory attack on a group of Filipinos during the Philippine-American War

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, By J.medina, C.1910 United Republic of the mission of the sharpshooter(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Type II. White Distinction. An eight point silver star consisting of clusters of five individual faceted rays, obverse centre bearing a silver gilt and white enamel Latin cross with a blue enameled anchor at centre, adorned by a red enameled Spanish Royal crown, reverse centre presents vertical pin with dual stays, makers marked with cartouche of J. MEDINA BARCELONA, measures 86mm (w) x