United States. An 1814 War Department Promotional Document Signed by 5th U.S. President James Monroe Hold surmounted by an enamelled red

surmounted by an enamelled red crown with two tapering ribbons

an American Red Cross cap eagle

MÜNCHEN” and numbered “9”

(2nd Degree) : Bronze gilt

United States. An 1814 War Department Promotional Document Signed by 5th U.S. President James Monroe Hold surmounted by an enamelled redA 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