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Comprising a revolving card commemorating the Russian Imperial Couple’s visit to France in September 1901, featuring Russian Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna and the President of France, Emile Loubet reviewing French troops, with pivoting scenes of four military parades, issued by Bon Marché, 1901, framed- 7 x 5 1/4 in. (17.8 x 13.3 cm) together with two framed mementos of Russian and French expositions from 1878 and 1891. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼ in (7 x 5.7 cm) and 2 ¾ x 2 in. (7 x s 5 cm) (3)
Both concerned by growing German military power, the Russian Empire and the French Republic concluded a military alliance in 1894. The agreement obligated each power to assist the other militarily should Germany attack it. The French public greeted the alliance with considerable enthusiasm, as the commemorative card suggests.
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- CreatorBon Marche for larger one.
- Place of originFrance
- Date of manufacturelate 19th, early 20th century
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- ConditionGood.
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller locationNew York, NY
- Seller reference number2202122FDM
- Reference numberj2321606241698213fs
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