The Coronation of H.M. King George VI , May 12 th 1937 - a fascinating group of ephemera sent to The Dowager Countess Haig ( The wife of the famous First World War Field Marshall ) comprising Royal command letter requesting the Dowager Countess to attend the Coronation and signed by King George VI and by The Duke of Norfolk as Earl Marshal , The Earl Marshal's printed Orders concerning The robes, coronets which are to be worn by the Peers and Perresses at The Coronation,an original pencil sketch of robe pattern ' made at Countess Haig's request ' , a printed robe illustration , an Earl Marshall compliments slip all contained in the original envelope from The Earl Marshal's Office addressed to 'The Dowager Countess Haig' postmarked for 10th April 1937.
Sold for £410
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Auction: Royalty, Presentation Photographs, Ephemera and related items - Timed Online Sale, ending 29th Nov, 2020
Timed Online auction sale, bidding finishes at 9pm on Sunday 29th November. The sale comprises Royalty, Presentation Photographs, Ephemera and related items.
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