Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.” and "Elizabeth R," one page, 12.5 x 15.25, January 1, 1938. King George VI appoints "Albert William Stone Esquire Chief Accountant in the Office of Our Privy Purse Paymaster Lieutenant in Our Royal Navy retired" as "a Member of the Fifth Class of Our Royal Victorian Order." Signed in the upper right by King George VI, and signed at the conclusion by his consort, Queen Elizabeth, later known as the Queen Mother. In fine condition, with a few small rust stains, and two file holes to the right side. Accompanied by a transmittal letter from the secretary of the Royal Victorian Order, and a signed carbon copy of Stone's reply.
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