Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cordon Archive 12 - The Sharps Pepperbox

12 - The Sharps Pepperbox

Footnote: The 1st United States Sharpshooters were an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War

Gerbier F” (Adolphe Gerbier Francis Massonet)

An ability to cover long distances at speed was expected: airborne platoons were required to cover a distance of 50 miles (80 km) in 24 hours

Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cordon Archive 12 - The Sharps Pepperbox(Wisam al Istiqial). Instituted in 1921. Type II (post 1948). Badge: four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to ten pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 59 mm (w) x 92. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its silver gilt laurel leaves wreath suspension, on its original full length sash with large bow tie; Breast Star: four piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white