Officers' Commissions Act 1862

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The act provided that any officer's commission in the British Army could be issued without the royal sign-manual, provided that it was signed by a principal secretary of state and the commander in chief, or an appropriate officer depending on the specific branch of service. For the Royal Marines, a signature from the Admiralty was required.[1]

Legacy

The act, whilst amended to reflect changes in the military and political structure since 1862, is still in force.

Notes

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References

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  1. Manual of Military Law, War Office. 6th edition, 1914.

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