Royalty
GEORGE VI
(1895-1952, King of Great Britain)
Fine document boldly signed at the head by the King with the words 'Col-in-Chief'
appointing Denis Walter Charles McCarthy... to be an Officer in Our Land Forces from the 28th day of January... in the Rank of Second Lieutenant..., countersigned by H. Knox A.G. and H. J. Creedy, 1 side large folio with papered seal and stamp at the head, Court at St James', 20th January
Item Date: 1937
Background
An early document. George VI came to the throne on 11th December 1936 on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII so he had been King for little more than a month.
Stock No. 38026