Exactly, I thing it refers to the year it was made, especially, since the tiara did not become Rainier's property in 1949 as Charlotte wore it in 1956 to his wedding, why give him a tiara when he had no wife and she could still use it!
--Previous Message-- : --Previous Message-- : : It's just written ! May be it became : properrty of prince Rainier when he ascended : the throne in 1949 : : : But at the beginning of each chapter they : give year dates for exemplary pieces, and : it's quite clear that they are referring to : the year of origin. It wouldn't make sense : to refer to the year when a piece became : property of someone, if the purpose is to : give a time frame for each of the chapters : of the documentation, no? :