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KAISER AWARDS ORDER OF MERITTO
CHIEF OFTHE GENERAL STAFF OFTHE ARMED FORCES
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WILHELM II; EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Letter Signed, “Wilhelm R.,” as
Emperor, to Count Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf, in German, awarding him the Order of
Merit of the Prussian Crown in recognition of his help in the preparation and execution of
the historic Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank, folds, faint scattered
foxing, minor toning overall.With the original envelope.
“Schloss Pleß” [Pszczyna], 12 May 1915
[500/750]
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WILLIAM IV; KING OF ENGLAND. Two Autograph Letters Signed,
“WilliamP,” as Prince, each to “Dear Madam.” The first, thanking her for congratulations
upon his appointment to the office of Lord High Admiral.The second, explaining that he
cannot make promises concerning “Civil Situations in the Navy.” Each 1 page, small 4to,
with integral blank; slight fading to text and signature of first letter, folds.
“Bushy House” [London], 11 April; 5 July 1827
[300/400]
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WILLIAM IV; KING OF ENGLAND. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed,
“WilliamR,” as King, appointing James Ormsby to have the local rank of Lieutenant
Colonel. Countersigned by Home Secretary Robert Peel. 12x15
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4
inches; folds, minor
scattered foxing, docketing verso, paper seal intact.
“Saint-James’s,” 1 October 1830
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