Bear Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Hello, My new purchase is an Imperial Russian Officer(maybe a general) circa 1810-1820. Ony information on the portrait would be greatly appreciated. thanks, barry The first three medals??? Order of St. Anne Order of St. George Order of St. Vladimir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 The first three medals??? Order of St. Anne Order of St. George Order of St. Vladimir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 I came across a picture of Russian General Shepelev(1771-1841). The medals are different but the uniform and hairstyle seem to match the same period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 He looks abit like Gavrill Sarychev. Just a guess. Hes is also wearing a 20 yrs civil service ribbon and looks to be a St Johns cross below his neck award civil St Anne. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks George Most of books are in storage for at least another month. I wish or wonder if I should have kept this book out. I can't find a picture of the explorer Gavrill Sarychev. thanks, barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustik12 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 He looks abit like Gavrill Sarychev. Just a guess. Hes is also wearing a 20 yrs civil service ribbon and looks to be a St Johns cross below his neck award civil St Anne. George He wearing a 20 yrs Military service badge (St. George ribbon), civil service badge with St. Vladimir ribbon. Sergei. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustik12 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 painting after 1827. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks Sergie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hello, I emailed the author of the book pictured in post #5. In this huge world the author only lives about 1 hour from me. This is what he sent me after looking over the portrait. Dear Barry, I hope you had a wonderful New Year weekend. I did some research on the portrait and here are some of my findings: The portrait was most probably painted between 1828 (based on uniform details) and 1832 (considering the lack of Virtuti Militari and Order of St. Stanislaw); this is further supported by the fact that all Russian officers were allowed to wear mustaches in 1831. The portrait is of man wearing a general's uniform, with the following medals: Order of St. Anna (2nd class, but without a star that accompanied this class), Prussian Pour le Merite (which suggests he served in 1813-1814 campaigns), Order of St. George (4th class), Order of St. Vladimir (4th class, without swords but with a bow which indicated military exploits), two medals (too abstract but most probably for 1812 and 1814 Campaigns), and a small sign for XX years of service. I am afraid it will be difficult to find out his name without any additional details.For example, are there inscriptions on the portrait? What is the portrait's provenance? With best wishes, Alexander Mikaberidze, Ph.D., INFR Is their a list for those who received the Prussian Pour le Merite (which suggests he served in 1813-1814 campaigns)???? thanks, barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hello Bear, Bill Hammelmmann’s excellent three volume publication “The History of the Prussian Pour le Merite Order” lists all recipients (regardless of nationality), by award date, from 1740 through 1918. In many cases, additional information is provided as well. Best wishes, Wild Card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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