#38 • Commissioning Official Document for Burnley Lankford in the Army, 1916

Part of Estate Treasures 76: Asian and Antique Décor, Accessories, Ephemera, & More (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $50 -150 A 1916 commissioning official document appointed by the President of the United States to Burnley Lankford to be commissioned as a First Lieutenant of the Medical Reserve Corps and its dates it to be March 13th, 1916. There is a faint and worn signature of the President at that time, President Woodrow Wilson, and is believed to be a faint Secretary of State signature. An eagle illustration print at the top and flags with military helmets and the U.S. flag on the bottom. There is also a blue official season on the bottom left side. It is mounted onto a paper board. Toward the top left side, there is a faint ink written signature and the date April 6, 1916. The document has a hole/tear towards the center where the eagle is, brown stains, and other wear.  Measures 15x18.25 in.