Luna Sharpshooters
| Luna Sharpshooters | |
|---|---|
General Antonio Luna of the Philippine Republican Army, founder of the Luna Sharpshooters | |
| Active | 1899 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Allegiance | Philippine Republic |
| Branch | Philippine Republican Army |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Guerrilla warfare |
| Size | 50 (Independent company) |
| Nickname | Marksmen of Death |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Antonio Luna |
The Luna Sharpshooters, also known as the "Marksmen of Death" (Spanish: Tiradores de la Muerte), was an elite unit formed by General Antonio Luna to serve under the Philippine Republican Army. They became famous for fighting fiercer than the regular Filipino army soldiers. Most of the members of this unit came from the old Spanish Army which fought during the Philippine Revolution.