United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 Auction with crisp edges

with crisp edges

all exhibiting damage

Crosses and Medals for Faithful Service

the obverse with a white enameled medallion with multi-coloured Finnish and NSDAP-style German flags with a central Finnish coat of arms

United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 Auction with crisp edgesA paper document denoting Amos B. Eaton as Captain in the Second Regiment of Infantry as of March 1, 1837. Signed by the Secretary of War, J. R Poinsett and President Martin Van Buren, signed on the date February 20,1840. The document measures 352mm (w) x 425mm (h), with a seal present near the top left corner, heavy creasing and light foxing, slight discolouration around the edges and crease lines, remains in very fine condition.