United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming Buy Now at the Canadian Special Hospital

at the Canadian Special Hospital at Witley Camp

in gilded zink (all the gilding has rubbed off due to age and wear)

within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” with arabesques

A postcard featuring a photograph of a German minesweeper and Italian submarine

United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming Buy Now at the Canadian Special HospitalC. 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