United States. Commission Document named to Lieutenant Richard Hill, United States Navy and Framed Artist's Portrait of Colonel Huntington-Hill, United States Army Auction Archive encircled by an oak leaf

encircled by an oak leaf border

1872-1874 Issue

lightly soiled original ribbon with pinback

he was deemed unfit for any kind of military assigned and was discharged

metal cockades

United States. Commission Document named to Lieutenant Richard Hill, United States Navy and Framed Artist's Portrait of Colonel Huntington-Hill, United States Army Auction Archive encircled by an oak leafIncludes: 1. Commission Document named to Lieutenant Richard Hill, United States Navy: printed in black ink, on a moisture resistant paper stock, featuring an etching of a spread winged eagle with two ships in the background at the top, inscribed "William Howard Taft President of the United States of America. TO ALL WHO SHALL THESE PRESENTS. Greeting: Knew Ye, that reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Patriotism, Valour, Fidelity and Abilities