Spain, Kingdom. A Cuba Campaign Medal, Type I With First Spanish Republic Shield, C.1874 United Republic of on a horizontally pierced loop

on a horizontally pierced loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon

and are in an overall extremely fine condition

Howell participated in a pre-Olympic swimming competition in Le Mans

at the age of 13

Serbia Medal in silver gilt

Spain, Kingdom. A Cuba Campaign Medal, Type I With First Spanish Republic Shield, C.1874 United Republic of on a horizontally pierced loop(Medalla de la campaa de Cuba). Instituted in 1873. In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, traces of silvering remains on the obverse, most of the silvering is intact on the reverse, light contact, original ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Cuba Campaign Medal was awarded for distinction to the forces of Volunteers, Army and Navy that took