An Extremely Rare Russian Imperial Photograph 1913 of Tsar Nicholas II and His Son Tsarevich Alexei

signed and dated

Both are wearing chains of the Order of Saint Andrew, the highest award of the Russian Empire, members of the Imperial family were getting it at birth.

Nicholas II is in the white parade uniform of a Colonel of the Horse Guard Regiment of His Majesty. The Tsar was the Honorary Commander of that regiment.

Tsarevich Alexei is in the uniform of the Rifle Regiment of the Imperial Family, all male members of the Romanov family were enlisted in the regiment at birth.

7 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (19,2 x 26 cm)

Signed in Russian : Alexei Nicholas 1913 Embossed photographer’s seal on the lower left edge BOISSONAS ET EGGLER.