Tsarevitch Alexei 1912-13

Here's another from the tragic Russian Imperial family, the youngest member and heir to the throne had they survived, Tsarevitch Alexei in uniform. Born Aug 1904, died Jul 1918. The original photo was taken sometime in 1912-13. In 2000, Alexei and his family were canonized as Passion Bearers by the Russian Orthodox Church. The family had previously been canonized in 1981 by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad as saints and holy martyrs. Hence, their bones that have been excavated are now considered holy relics of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Required a little research to get the uniform right, especially the hat where I composited some parts from the real thing. There are versions of that uniform in light khaki color, but the middle breast vest was anywhere from red to dark red, same with the sleeve and collar.