Reward of Merit, on the top is a line of seven pointed stars. Below that, are three illustrations, on the left a house, in the middle a large basket of flowers, on the right; a top hat. On the left and right sides are boxes with intricate circular patterns and the word "Dollar" written in the middle. Underneath the three illustralions is a line comprised of infinity loop motifs, underneath the line is written "Reward of Merit / This certifies that Carter (?) James [illegible] / by diligence and good behavior, merits the appro/ bation of his friends and instructor [illegible]