France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand certificate_of_authenticity Grand Duchess Vera visited Russia

Grand Duchess Vera visited Russia often and was present with her daughters in May 1896 during the coronation ceremonies of Tsar Nicholas II

which culminated in the Decree of Tanzimat ("reorganization") that was carried out by his sons Abdulmejid I and Abdülaziz

It is unmarked and secured to the cap at the reverse with a magnetic metal wire

The album spans over ten pages and is completely filled with multiple photographs per page

the reverse maker marked “G15”

France, Republic. An Order of Artisanal Merit, Commander, by Bertrand certificate_of_authenticity Grand Duchess Vera visited Russia(Orden Belog Orla). Instituted January 23rd, 1883. In silver gilt and enamels, featuring a five point arm with a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a female bust, encircled by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1948, the reverse central medallion presents an open hand with sunburst pattern behind, encircled by a blue enamelled ring MERITE ARTISANAL LABEUR QUALITE, surmounted by a wreath suspension,