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# Authentic WWII 1942 RCAF Royal Commission Officer Document
## Pilot Officer Isaac Reginald Jones | Signed by Air Secretary James D. Sharpe
Available now for **Buy It Now** is a beautifully preserved, 100% original World War II Royal Commission certificate appointing **Isaac Reginald Jones** to the rank of **Pilot Officer** in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Special Reserve.
This historic piece features exquisite calligraphy, formal regal phrasing, and official wartime markings. It makes a stunning centerpiece for any Canadian military, aviation, or WWII history collection.
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### 📋 Item Specifics
* **Conflict/Era:** WWII (1939-1945)
* **Service/Branch:** Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
* **Country of Manufacture:** Canada
* **Original/Reproduction:** Original
* **Document Type:** Commission Certificate / Paper Ephemera
* **Listing Type:** Buy It Now (Offers Considered)
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### 🔍 Key Document Details
* **Imperial Authority:** Issued under the title of **King George the Sixth** (*"George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King..."*).
* **Effective Date:** October 30, 1942.
* **Execution Date:** Signed and sealed on December 16, 1942, at the Government House in the City of Ottawa.
* **Official Markings:** Features a crisp, **blind-embossed raised paper seal** of the Dominion of Canada in the top-left corner.
* **Signatures:**
* Upper Left: Signed *"Athlone"* (Alexander Cambridge, Earl of Athlone, Governor General of Canada).
* Lower Right: Hand-signed by **James D. Sharpe**, Air Secretary for the Minister of National Defence for Air.
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### 🔍 Condition Report
* **Paper Quality:** Strong, heavy-weight parchment/paper base.
* **Ink & Script:** Calligraphy, printed text, and the distinct cursive signature of James D. Sharpe remain dark, sharp, and highly legible.
* **Wear:** Minimal edge wear and light, natural paper toning consistent with an authentic 1940s document. No major tears, deep folds, or stains intersecting the text.
* *Please review the high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the cosmetic condition before purchasing.*
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### 📦 Shipping & Handling
* **Safe Transit:** The document will be packed and rolled in a poster tube
* **Tracking:** Shipped via trackable mail with insurance included to protect your investment.
* **Immediate Payment:** Required upon purchase via Buy It Now.
