Description

Description: Prince George signs his first name with his characteristic flourish on a 2 ¾” x 4 ⅜” card which is affixed to an album page. The address “Gloucester House / Park Lane W” is pasted on the top right corner. It is dated in George’s hand: “October 1881”.

Prince George (1819-1904), Duke of Cambridge, was a grandson of King George III and cousin of Queen Victoria. He served as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces for 39 years and was made Field Marshal in 1862. He opposed many reforms to the Army, fearing that modernization would make the newly created forces ineffective in colonial conflicts.

Item #A02038

Condition: In good condition with various identification notes in another hand.