United States. A Spanish-American War Commission Document, Signed By William Mckinley, 1898 Auction Archive surrounded by the words VERDIENST

surrounded by the words VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION (MERIT FOR THE EXPEDITION)

along with arabesques towards the bottom of the enameled ring all in silver gilt

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Burke was slated for a vacation in Sydney

Footnote: Vaughan Maclean Howard was born on July 16

United States. A Spanish-American War Commission Document, Signed By William Mckinley, 1898 Auction Archive surrounded by the words VERDIENSTDocument features a pen and ink line graphic of an eagle surmounted by a masthead inscribed "THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", with a banner below the eagle inscribed "To all who shall see these presents greeting:", followed by the text "Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of Charles H. Smith, I have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate do appoint