[Alexander II]. Letters given to Serguei Eltchaninov for his nomination to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Saint Petersburg. September 1856. Printed on paper. Signed by the Minister of War N.O. Sukhosanete, General of the Staff, Adjutant General A.A. Katenin and Deputy Director of the Department. Large frame engraved with the imperial eagle and trophies. 35 x 42 cm. Under glass, framed [Александр II]. Грамота о возведении Сергея Ельчанинова в звание подполковника. Санкт-Петербург. Сентябрь 1856 года. Бумага, тисненная печать. Подписали: военный министр Н.О. Сухозанет, дежурный генерал Главного Штаба генерал-адъютант А.А. Катенин и вице-директор департамента. 35 х 42 см. Под стеклом, в раме.

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