EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the Uni

EDWARD VIII: (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936. Later Duke of Windsor. A rare, large D.S., Edward R I, as King, at the head, one page, large oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 30th March 1936. The attractive red and black partially printed document confirms the appointment of James Heffernan as an officer in the Royal Air Force from 30th September 1935 with the rank of Flying Officer and states, in part, that Heffernan is to 'at all times….exercise and well discipline in their Duties both the inferior Officers and Airmen serving under you and use your best endeavours to keep them in good Order and Discipline….'. Countersigned at the foot by Frederick Bowhill and Christopher Bullock alongside a blind embossed circular seal. Documents signed by King Edward VIII during his short reign are rare and desirable. Some light overall age wear and some light dust staining to the left edge, only very slightly affecting the King's signature. G Frederick Bowhill (1880-1960) British Air Chief Marshal of World War II, Air Member for Personnel 1933-37. Christopher Bullock (1891-1972) British Civil Servant, Permanent Under-Secretary at the British Air Ministry 1931-36.