Royal Cypher of King George VI

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The Royal Cypher of King George VI is the personal monogram of King George VI, typically featuring his initials and crown, used as an official emblem on government, military, and royal insignia.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf monogram
official emblem
royal cypher
abbreviationOf Georgius Rex VI
linked to: George VI
appliesToJurisdiction British Empire
Commonwealth realms
country United Kingdom
endTime 1952
followedBy Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II
follows Royal Cypher of King Edward VIII
hasDesignElement Tudor Crown
linked to: Royal Crown
hasPart Roman numeral VI
crown
initials of George VI
letters G and R
language Latin
namedAfter George VI
startTime 1936
symbolizes authority of George VI
royal authority
sovereign of the United Kingdom
usedBy British Armed Forces
British government
linked to: UK government

George VI
Royal Household of the United Kingdom
usedFor court and government stationery
government insignia
military badges
military insignia
official documents
police insignia
post boxes
public buildings
royal cypher boxes
royal insignia
usedIn Australia
British India
British colonies
Canada
New Zealand
United Kingdom
usedOn decorations
medals
military uniforms
regimental colours
royal warrants
state documents
usesScript Latin alphabet

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Air Crew Europe Star obverseDesign Royal Cypher of King George VI
Royal Cypher predecessorExample GR VI for King George VI
linked to: Royal Cypher of King George VI
Royal Cypher of Elizabeth II follows Royal Cypher of George VI
linked to: Royal Cypher of King George VI
Atlantic Star obverseDesign Royal Cypher of King George VI
Burma Star obverseDesign Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown
linked to: Royal Cypher of King George VI