Silver, enamel, strass stones, diamonds.
Size 95 (including suspension) x 59.5 mm.
Central medallion.
Size 95 (including suspension) x 59.5 mm.
Central medallion.
Grand Cross of the Saint Catherine Order of Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia
Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia (29 January 1882 – 13 March 1957), sometimes known as Helen, Helena, Helene, Ellen, Yelena, Hélène, or Eleni, was the only daughter and youngest child of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia and Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Her husband was Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark and they were both first cousins of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia. She was also first cousin of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Queen consort of Denmark and the grandmother of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and Prince Michael of Kent.
Elena Vladimirovna with her breast star of Saint Catherine order.
Elena Vladimirovna with her breast star of Saint Catherine order.
This is likely to have been awarded to Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna on the occasion of her Christening.
