Partly-printed DS, signed by Edward as prince, “Edward P,” and Queen Mary, "Mary R," one page, 16 x 12, June 10, 1929. On behalf of His Majesty George V, Prince Edward appoints Godfrey Thomas Brampton Adams "to be an Officer in Our Land Forces…in the Rank of Second-Lieutenant." Signed at the head by Edward VIII and Queen Mary. Countersigned at the foot by Walter Braithwaite and Herbert J. Creedy. The blue paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with areas of creasing and three heavy vertical folds. King George V suffered a serious, life threatening illness during 1929 and spent three months of the year convalescing in Bognor, West Sussex, following which he bestowed the Royal Regis suffix to the town.
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