An original vintage cabinet photograph of Russian Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich (son of Alexander II and uncle of Tsar Nicholas II)
by St. Petersburg Court photographer Bergamasco, circa 1885. 6 5/8 x 4 3/8 in. (17 x 11,1 cm)
Grand Duke Alexei is wearing Imperial Russian Navy uniform of an Admiral and white enamel cross of the Order of Saint George, the most prestigious Russian military award.