Order of the British Empire Document Signed

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Unbound. Partially printed Document Signed. Order of the British Empire Document Signed by Edward VIII ("Edward P") as Prince of Wales and Grand Master, and with the stamped (*not original*) signature of his father King George V. Dated 1 January 1918. Large quarto sheet (watermarked "J. Whatman Hand Made 1917") folded into four pages. A faint bend in one corner and a small stain in the upper right corner, near fine. The recipient was Harold Augustus Fortington, a wealthy businessman. With a typed note of transmission from the Central Chancery, and with the original mailing envelope, which exhibits some wear. Edward, Prince of Wales was the first grand master of the order. Upon George's death on 20 January 1936, he became Edward VIII but abdicated and was uncrowned, leaving his brother to become George VI, father of the present queen.

Item #309333

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Item #309333 Order of the British Empire Document Signed. Prince of Wales EDWARD, Edward VIII.
Order of the British Empire Document Signed
Order of the British Empire Document Signed
Order of the British Empire Document Signed