United States. An 1814 War Department Promotional Document Signed by 5th U.S. President James Monroe Auction Archive intentionally split down the middle

intentionally split down the middle at the front

notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy

the interior lid lined in white satin presenting a black-white-red German national colours ribbon

It is adorned with silver bullion wire shoulder boards with orange wool bases

missing paper backing

United States. An 1814 War Department Promotional Document Signed by 5th U.S. President James Monroe Auction Archive intentionally split down the middleA promotional document from the War Department of the United States, dated December 17th, 1814. It states that the President of the United States promoted a soldier of the 13th Infantry Regiment to Second Lieutenant on November 22nd, 1814, and that he is to take rank as such from January 31st, 1814 onward. It is endorsed by Lieutenant George Hembold and signed by the 5t U. S. President, James Monroe. The document measures 197 mm (w) x 253 mm (l) in