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Original Commission Document dated 1870 . Signed by Queen Victoria and Edward Cardwell , who at the time was Secretary of State for War .
The certificate measures 16 inches by 12 inches . It relates to Cecil William Norton (23.6.1850 -7. 6.1930 ), who at the time was ranked Cornet with the 5th Lancers . Later rose to Rank of Captain with 5th Lancers .
Cecil , Member of Parliament Newington West ( Liberal ) Elected in 1892 , he held the seat until 1916.
He was Junior Lord of the Treasury 1905-1910 and Assistant Postmaster General 1910-1916 .
Cecil William Norton has also signed .
Became Baron Rathcreedan in 1916.
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