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tzolper:


I wonder if anyone can identify any of the monograms or Imperial Russian Navy insignia or heralds or even names on this cigarette case? It was a keepsake of my great grandmother who spent time in Russia 1902 to 1906. Don't laugh but the family story is either her sister Alberta aks Bertina or she had a relationship with a grand duke. I dismiss that out of hand, of course, but I am trying to research whether perhaps they met with junior naval officers who had some nobility. Venceslas is one of the names on the case, and Peter and others I can't make out. Thanks for any help.

Tom

Forum Admin:
Hi Tom,

Yes, I can help, as well as numerous other users. Please post a link to good quality photos of the case and let us have a look.

tzolper:
Sorry - having trouble uploading photos. Here's another try:


 
Will post one at a time, three total.

Tom

tzolper:
 

Forum Admin:
No Imperial Connection at all, nothing of a Grand Duke.  Just the Imperial Navy and some minor officers emblems as far as I can see.  Some of the military experts here can probably give you a better idea of exactly what rank and regiment.  I can tell you without doubt nothing on the case suggests any Imperial connections, however.

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