United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and Göring

and Göring

the obverse centre bears a helmet with a black inscription “Der Stahlhelm” on a black enamel background

each constructed of a blue cotton blend with a cardboard core

a Maltese cross in white enamel

United States. An Official Captain Appointment Document to Amos B. Eaton, 1840 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and GöringA paper document denoting Amos B. Eaton as Captain in the Second Regiment of Infantry as of March 1, 1837. Signed by the Secretary of War, J. R Poinsett and President Martin Van Buren, signed on the date February 20,1840. The document measures 352mm (w) x 425mm (h), with a seal present near the top left corner, heavy creasing and light foxing, slight discolouration around the edges and crease lines, remains in very fine condition.