Diptych in silver. Beginning of the 20th century. The Virgin and Christ. On the front, a 7-line engraved dedication: "Его Императоскому / Весочеству / Великому Князю / Борису Владимировичу / товарищи / Лейбъ-Гусары / 1904 г." (To His Imperial / Highness / the Grand Duke / Boris Vladimirovich / his comrades / Guards Hussars / 1904). Hallmarks: no apparent hallmarks. 6,2 x 5,5 cm; gross weight: 72 g The Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich (1877-1943) was assigned to the regiment of the Guard Hussars of His Majesty (of the Emperor) in 1896 at the time of his graduation from the Nicholas Cavalry School. Michel Brodsky Collection - lots from 92 to 154 [Russian art]