Description
Anniversary of Croatian Independence
in staggered heights
two rosettes
the reverse with a central downward-pointing stabilizer
undecipherable hallmarks on the ring
United States. A Document Signed by 21st President of the United States Chester A. Arthur Buy Now Anniversary of Croatian IndependenceC. 1885. A framed promotional document to Meredith Jones, promoting him to Surgeon, with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by US President Chester A. Arthur and US Secretary of the Navy, William E. Chandler. The award document is largely pre printed, but is completed with pen in the areas left blank. It reads Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of Meredith D. Jones I have