Last czar of Russia; dissatisfaction with his country’s foreign and domestic policies ended in the Russian Revolution. Abdicating in 1917, he and his entire family were executed by the Bolsheviks the following year. DS, in Russian, signed “Nicholas,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, December 4, 1914. Royal edict from the Czar. In part, “In reward for the distinguished, assiduous and zealous service rendered by the members of the Trans-Amur Railroad brigade of Independent Corps of Frontier Guards named below, we have most Graciously bestowed the title of Cavalier of our Imperial and Royal Order of St. Stanislav of the third degree.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by the Czar. Accompanied by a second DS from three military officers, in Russian, reading, in part, “We forward herewith the Imperial Edict, issued at Armvair on the 4th day of December, regarding most gracious bestowal of decorations upon the members of the Trans-Amur Railroad Brigade.” The Nicholas document is nicely suede matted and framed by the Gallery of History, along with three small plaques and a portrait of Nicholas, to an overall size of 31.75 x 28.5. In fine condition, with a stamp and notation to bottom of Nicholas document, several stamps and notations to other and some light soiling. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Oversized.
