980. GEORGE VI (1895-1952) King of England who gained the throne upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII; brought Winston Churchill to office as Prime Minister. Partly-printed D.S. "George R." as King, 1p. folio, London, Jan. 2, 1950 appointing Cyril Cane to be an Ordinary Knight Commander of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. Co-signed by MARY OF TECK "Mary R" as Grand Master at bottom. Mounted, very good. Sold with a second document bearing printed signatures of both, similar to the first, June 2, 1943, appointing Kane to be Additional Commander of the O.B.E.. Mounted. Two pieces. $200-300