Napoleonic Wars: Russian Gilt-Metal Case

Napoleonic Wars: Russian Gilt-Metal Case
First Quarter 19th century
Circular, the cover embossed with a soldier in uniform with the Russian inscription Russian soldier, the base with the Russian inscription In honor of the Russian troops within an embossed laurel wreath, containing fourteen printed cards commemorating Russian battles with the French from 1805 to 1814. Diameter of case 1 3/4 inches (4.45 cm).
Provenance:
Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia (1863-1919)
Prince David Pavlovich Chavchavadze (1924-2014)
By descent to the present owner

C Property from the Descendants of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia