HRH King George V--single figure
$49.00
Item Number: CE121
HRH King George V
Throughout his reign, George V appeared in a great many ceremonial dress uniforms. His favourite however was that of a Royal Navy 'Admiral of The Fleet', reflecting his own service in the Navy and his great affection for it.
‘THE SAILOR KING’
King George V(1865-1936) was King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India from 1910-1936.
Born during the long reign of Queen Victoria, he was the second son of the Prince of Wales (later to become King EdwardⅦ ). From 1877-1892, George served in the Royal Navy and forever after had a great affection for and pride in Britain’s senior service.
Following Victoria’s death, George’s father became Edward Ⅶ, however, his reign lasted barely 10 years, and in 1910, George became King George V, ruler of a mighty empire that spanned a quarter of the globe. During his reign, George V was to see tumultuous changes with the rise of socialism, communism, and all kinds of rebellions and independence movements around the world.
In the midst of all of this, King George V was an ‘island of stability and service in an ocean of turbulence and turmoil’
Due to be released in OCTOBER 2025.
