Lot 6785
Friedrich II of Prussia – a hand-signed patent to Capitain for Carl Friedrich von Arensdorff, dated 1743
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Description
Two double sheets of handmade paper with a double-headed eagle as watermark and thread stitching, lettering on the first three pages. The third page dated „Berlin, den 1ten August 1743", with Frederick the Great's original signature in ink and wafer seal over the thread of the stitching. The good qualities and war experience of Premierleutnant von Arensdorff, which had been reported to the King, prompted the monarch to promote him to Capitain and entrust him with a Grenadier Company in the „Dosov Foot Regiment". Somewhat darkened, folding creases, occasional minor defects and tears, slightly spotted with mould, signs of age and handling. Dimensions approx. 32 x 20.5 cm. Rare patent with impressive original signature of Frederick the Great. In beautiful condition, consistent with its age.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
