HM King George VI of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India
✶ 14 December 1895 in York Cottage, Sandringham
✟ 6 February 1952 in Sandringham House
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 10 May 1937
motto
Dieu et mon droit (God and my right)
shield
Painted 1937 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1952 by the same artist.
other awards
None
Biography
Second son of King George V of Great Britain. Succeeded his brother King Edward VIII at his abdication 1936. Emperor of India 1936-1947.
Received the order in conjunction with his coronation.
Placement
Not on display.