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WW I letter to Soldiers of USA from King George on Windsor Castle Stationary

WW I letter to Soldiers of USA from King George on Windsor Castle Stationary

$ 46.03

Availability: 88 in stock

Condition: Original envelope and letter in a picture frame. Remarkably preserved! All facsimili writing is clear. Windsor Castle Royal Arms is sharp. Some normal yellowing of the envelope from age. Less aging on the Stationary. The stationary was folded in half in order to fit into the envelope. Carefull looking shows some darkening on lstationary edging. Corners of stationary look sharp. Envelope very slightly rounded. Picture frame has seen wear and has absorbed it's share of bumps and scrapes. Tape on back along frame and onto cardboard is dried. But still holds. Glass has no damage.Frame has picure hanging hardware and wire for wall mounting. GLass 100% intact. Some reflections in pictures off of glass. !!!! In short...very well preserved example. !!!

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WWI original document!
This letter was handed to US Soldiers Armed Expedionary Force - AEF- as they debarked from ships into England.
It was given as a greeting from King George Vth.
Clearly marked on the envelope is: "A MESSAGE TO YOU FROM HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE Vth."
The signature "George R. I." translates to "George "Rex Imperator".
Probably 1 million plus of these letters were distributed! But, how many were, soon thereafter, discarded by the young men?
Or even if they carried it deligently, what would have been in anything close to this condition?
How did this one escape???
Thus, making it a "RARITY" WWI militaria collectible.
None found with various searches on ebay internet.
Time to OWN!!!
-evhod-