United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming Republic of The cap is otherwise unmarked

The cap is otherwise unmarked and measures approximately 276 mm (l) x 120 mm (h) as folded

Accompanied by a duotang folder with his military biography and three black and white ship photographs

fabricated from a row of interwoven strands of Russian braiding in silver bullion wire

45 mm x 58

A multi-coloured

United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming Republic of The cap is otherwise unmarkedC. 1856. A promotional document to Alfred Cumming, promoting him to First Lieutenant of the Tenth Regiment of Infantry, signed by US President Franklin D. Pierce and US Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. The award document page is affixed to a cardstock backer, it is largely pre printed, but is completed with pen in the areas left blank. It reads Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of