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• Auction House:
  McKenzies Auctioneers
• Sale Name:
  July Auction
• Sale Date:
  03 Jul 2012 ~ 6.30pm (Lots 1 - 249)
  04 Jul 2012 ~ 6.30pm (Lots 250 - 551)
• Lot #:
  263
• Lot Description:
  i) Awarded to Sir James Mitchell G.C.M.G.The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, with rare Knights Grand Cross silver gilt and ena
  together with ii) Two Medals - 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee Medal with bow mounting awarded to Lady Mitchell and 1937 King George VI Coronation medal awarded to Sir James Mitchell. With associated correspondence from Buckingham Palace.
• Provenance:
  From the Estate of Sir James Mitchell G.C.M.G. (1866 – 1951). Premier and Governor of Western Australia
• Notes:
  With relating documentation: Appointment to Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George. Signed George the Fifth, January 1917, with seal. Letter advising of the delivery to the Governor Generalof the Warrant and Seal of the above. Signed by theSecretary of the Chancery of the Order of St Michael and St George, Downing Street, June 1917. Letter advising of George the Fifth's decision to appoint Sir James to Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George. Signed by the Chancellor, Chancery of the Order of St Michael and St George, Downing Street, June 1921. Appointment to Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George. Signed George the Fifth, June 1921, with seal. Appointment to Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia. Signed George the Fifth, July 1933, with seal. Warrant for Investiture to Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George. Signed George the Sixth, 14 August 1947, with seal. Appointment to Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George. Signed George the Sixth, June 1947, with seal. Letter from Government House regarding Grant of Dignity for GCMG signed by the Governor-General, September 1948. Appointment to Governor of Western Australia. Signed George the Sixth, October 1948, with seal. Portrait of Sir James Mitchell GCMG. With further documentation relating to Western Australian political career: WA Governor appointing The Hon James Mitchell, Minister for Railways, Water Supply and Industries. Signed by Governor Major General Sir Harry Barron, July 1916, with seal. WA Governor appointing The Hon James Mitchell, Minister for Lands and Repatriation. Signed by Governor Sir William Ellison-Macartney, April 1919. Document relating to the Military From the Governor General Sir Ronald Craufurd Munro Ferguson. James Mitchell’s appointment to Officer of the Military forces at rank of Captain. 28th October 1916.
• Estimate:
  A$15,000 - 25,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Numismatics

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