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The original parchment Certificate of Merit, issued to Private John Douston, Company H, 3rd Regiment of Artillery, for services
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The original parchment Certificate of Merit, issued to Private John Douston, Company H, 3rd Regiment of Artillery, for services
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The original parchment Certificate of Merit, issued to Private John Douston, Company H, 3rd Regiment of Artillery, for services rendered the United States on September 12 & 13, 1847. Issued on November 25th,1848. Signed by the then Secretary of War, William Marcy. Size: Certificate: 9 1/2-inches X 15-inches. Outer dimensions of matte: 16 1/4-inches x 21 7/8-inches. Sold together with letter of provenance from the owner, stating history of item and its historical importance. The Mexican War broke out during James Polk`s term in office, May 13, 1846 to May 30, 1848. An Act of Congress established the original Certificate of Merit on March 3, 1847. It was awarded to 545 U.S. Army soldiers during the Mexican War for gallantry in action and conspicuous military service. The first Certificates were authorized for Privates only. From 1854 they were awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers as well. This Certificate was also awarded in peacetime for particular acts of heroism. A Certificate of Merit Medal was authorized January 11, 1905 to be worn by any holder of the Certificate of Merit. The medal was discontinued on July 9, 1918 by a special Act of congress and was followed by the Distinguished Service Medal. The Distinguished Service Cross eventually replaced the Medal. The Certificate of Merit is considered to be the United States second oldest award for meritorious service. The first was the Badge of Military Merit, instituted by George Washington on August 7, 1782. It fell into disuse after the Revolutionary War. The Certificate of Merit and the subsequent Distinguished Service Medal and Distinguished Service Cross were followed by the Navy Medal of Valor, introduced on December 21, 1861. President Abraham Lincoln signed it into law, the Congress then authorizing the Army Medal of Honor on July 12, 1862. In order of precedence, although the Certificate of Merit became obsolete and was ultimately replaced by the Dist 1500 - 2500
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