Lot 916
Hayes, Rutherford B (1822-1893) 19th President of the United States (1877-1881). Partly-printed DS as Commander in Chief of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, 18½" x 24", Philadelphia, 1892 May 3. Appointing Brevet Brigadier General Datus Ensign Loon, U.S. Vols a Companion of the First Class. Very good; overall toning and a few points on the orange seal are missing. This order (MOLLUS) was created by the Philadelphia officers who served as an honor guard for President Lincoln's funeral cortege and patterned after the Sociey of the Cincinnati. MOLLUS members included Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, McClellan, Custer, and many others.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $230 |
