Antique Imperial Russian Menu Peterhof Hosted by Tsar Nicholas II Romanov 1913

  

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The Triple Entente was an alliance between Russia, France and Britain and designed as a military counterweight to the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy. On his arrival in Russia, Marshall Joffre was afforded the greatest of welcomes and receptions including being able to partake in military maneuvers with the Russian Emperor himself. The Tsars hospitality extended to this dinner held at the grand Peterhof Palace in.

Of the visiting General and French delegation. As was often the custom on matters of military significance, this was a male-only dinner with not even the Tsarina in attendance. The menu itself is from the palace place-setting of Colonel Dumezil who was Aide-de-Camp to Marshal Joffre. Photos form part of the description.

Size: 20.5 x 13.5 cm approx. The item "Antique Imperial Russian Menu Peterhof Hosted by Tsar Nicholas II Romanov 1913" is in sale since Wednesday, October 21, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Historical Memorabilia\Royalty Collectables".

The seller is "bibelotslondon" and is located in london. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
2. To Commemorate: Dinner
3. Royal/ Reign: Non-UK Royalty
4. Type: Menus
5. Year: 1913
6. Features: Antique
7. Vintage: Yes
8. Manufacturer: Russian Imperial Court
9. Royal: Tsar Nicholas II
10. Royalty: Non-UK Royalty