online Militaria dealer - Antique-Militaria [UK]
magnify icon Search militaria Medals - Arms - Militaria
Home icon Antique Militaria Home for the SEs and the curious Site map People shaking hands icon Historic comments
Title Watercolour drawing of a Russian staff officer
Nationality Russian
Period 1814
Sold

This slightly naive portrait (19 x 29 cms) - of one of the staff officers (probably a General) of Tsar Alexander I's suite on his visit to London in 1814 - is accurate in all its essential uniform details. The officer's face is sufficiently detailed to suggest a specific individual.

The gold oak leaves on the collar follow French and Prussian design for Generals and the facings on the bottom of the jacket are hidden by his buff gauntlets, but these would probably be red with gold bullion decoration. He is wearing two orders, one of which from its cross shape could be the order of St George. The other is an unknown breast star. The sword appears to be a solid gilt bronze sabre-type.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Ephemera : Drawings : Russian : 19th Century]

testimonials

I receive[d] the parcel today and am very happy with the swords.

Many thanks again and look forward to doing business with you again,

A M, UK, 22.10.2012

The bayonet arrived safely this morning, it's excellent and exactly what I've been looking for, I'm very pleased with it! ... I've bookmarked your site and will keep a regular check to see what you have.

S A, UK, 05.01.2006

more...