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1803 (30 November) Licence to a Royal Navy officer to wear the Cross of The Military Order of St. George, signed by King George III
Starting Bid: €110
Estimate:
€150 - €200
Ended
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector
Size
12 by 8in. (30.5 by 20.3cm)
Description
Description: The licence permits Frederic Thesiger, a Captain in 'Our Royal Navy, and late a captain of the Second Rank in The Fleet of Russia' to wear the Cross warded him by the Empress Catherine. Signed 'George R.'
Condition
Very good, very legible
Provenance
Sotheby's, 15 July 2020, Lot 49;Private collection.
