Berthier (Louis-Alexandre) Signed document, 1803

Military appointment signed by Berthier in his capacity as Ministre of War, on vellum, engraved letterhead 'Departement de la Guerre, Republique Francaise' incorporating an image of Marianne, promoting Jean-Baptiste Arnaud to the grade of Chef de Bataillon, secretarial signature of Bonaparte at bottom, countersigned by Hugues-Bernard Maret as Secretaire d'Etat, one page, circular blind embossed paper seal of the First Consul, some soiling and age-related discolouration, 10 Prairial Year 11 of the Republic [30 May 1803].

Dimensions:8.2 x 11.4"/ 21 x 29cm