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German , English , French and Persian brought him to serve prestigious regiments of four different nationalities : the Russia of the Tsars ( his birthplace ), Iran , France and finally the Principality of Monaco ’, pointed out Sergeant Major Bruno Vogelsinger , the historian who is responsible for the Museum space .
Everything evolves from 8th December 1817 ! Soon after the Carabiniers became the only Princely force in operation .
© Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince
The story of this great man is something incredible and rare in the military world . Early in his career , Alexandre soon achieved the position of Captain in the Russian Imperial Army , the renowned Izmailovsky Guard Regiment , facing World War I courageously . He then decided to go into the service of the Persian army , the Iran Shah ’ s Cossack division , where he remained a couple of years , as Captain . In July 1925 , he was named second lieutenant in the French Legion of Honour with a brilliant career leading up to Battalion Commander in no time , taking part in memorable military exploits , including World War II and with the Free French Army of General de Gaulle . In March 1946 , Alexandre de Knorré took command of the Prince ’ s Carabiniers Company , a leading commitment that he maintained until his retirement in 1954 , remaining tied to Nice area until his death in 1985 . A truly unique and inspiring story !
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© Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince
outstanding musical background at the more significant ceremonies , sports and cultural events tied to the Princely Family — since its establishment in 1978 under the name of Fanfare . The current composition has been officially representing the Sovereign Prince since 1989 and offers a broad musical repertoire including the unforgettable melody of the national anthem strongly linked to the Provençal tradition .
THE RUSSIAN COMMANDER AT THE SERVICE OF THE GRIMALDI
Among the outstanding memorabilia housed at the Musée des Princes de Monaco et de Leurs Gardes ( Museum of the Princes of Monaco and Their Guards ) a very special uniform is kept , a meaningful piece of history within Carabiniers ’ headquarters . How meaningful the exhibit is will not be totally apparent at first sight but details make the difference . Along with the military buttons of Prince Rainier III who the soldier served , those of three further foreign armies stand out . An extraordinary array of high decorations reveals the identity of a very representative figure .
‘ His name was Alexandre de Knorré , born in St . Petersburg in 1894 , and his atypical glorious military career and ability to speak fluently
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