Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, with Silver Riza, c. 1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The Germans had moved their

The Germans had moved their artillery forward and put three Army corps opposite the 27th and 28th divisions on the Frezenberg ridge

Constructed of brass and nickel-silver

the obverse bearing printed NSDAP- and tricolour-style German national flags

A Miniature India General Service Medal 1908-1935 - Fine period strikings from an old miniature collection: George V

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, with Silver Riza, c. 1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The Germans had moved theirA well preserved icon depicting Christ and the Theotokos. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of hand painted faces and hands of the former. Riveted to the board is a hand hammered silvered brass riza featuring the robes of Christ and Mary executed in detail, complete with wide halos. Marys right hand gestures toward Christ, directing the viewer to the object of veneration. A suspension loop emanates from the top edge, while the