The pedestal is supported by a purpurine base that represents the Russian Imperial shield .
The egg sits on a pedestal that represents the Imperial double - headed eagle in gold , with three talons holding the Imperial scepter , orb and Romanov sword .
The pedestal is supported by a purpurine base that represents the Imperial   shield .
The egg sits on a pedestal that represents the Imperial double - headed eagle in gold , with three talons holding the Imperial scepter , orb and Romanov sword .