12x12.5" professionally-framed and matted display contains opening measuring 2.5x8" containing "Bank Of The Metropolis" check dated December 1, 1885 in the amount of $90.12 and signed by Sickles. 3.75x8" opening has brief biography and bw image of Sickles. A controversial figure, Sickles was riddled with scandals throughout his life. Some include Sickles escorting a prostitute into the New York State Assembly, introducing said prostitute to Queen Victoria, introducing her with the surname of a political opponent, and killing Philip Barton Key, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia and son of Francis Scott Key for an affair with his wife. During the Civil War, Sickles rose to the rank of Major General and his military career was ended at the Battle of Gettysburg during which Sickles disobeyed orders, effectively destroying the 3rd Corps. Sickles' leg was struck by a cannonball and had to be amputated. Sickles donated his leg and the cannonball that severed it to the Army Medical Museum, complete with card stating "With The Compliments Of Major General D.E.S." and Sickles reportedly visited his leg on the anniversary of the amputation several years afterward. The leg and cannonball are still on display today at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. .25" ink stain at top middle margin and two 1/8" hole punches at left and right. Large cross check cancellation and .25 bank hole punch cancellation as well. These do not affect text or signature which still displays distinct and bold. Fine. VF display.Comes with Hake's COA.