[NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH (1856-1929, grandson of Nicholas I, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army, 1914-1915, Viceroy of the Caucasus)]

Fine original unsigned postcard photo by Levitsky, showing him half length, three quarter face, in full dress uniform, titled in English 'Commander of the Military in Moscow', a striking portrait, 5½" x 3½", published by Valentine, England, no place, no date, circa

Nikolai Nikolaevich, who had married a daughter of Nicola I of Montenegro, was a Cavalry General. He took the offensive with some initial success on the Prussian and Austro-Hungarian fronts, but on 2nd May 1915 was defeated at Gorlitz by Mackesen. Nicholas I took over as supreme commander, and the Grand Duke transferred to the Caucasus front, resuming supreme command on the Tsar's abdication. He was interned in the Crimea but in 1919 made his way to France, where in 1924 certain groups of emigrants elected him their national leader.

Item Date:  1910

Stock No:  53658      £125

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