Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow United Republic of and on May 21

and on May 21

presents mild discolouration and age wear

white and green cord fed through the integral suspension

the latter three with original triangular ribbons

he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on January 30

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow United Republic of and on May 21A well preserved icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inset with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse depicts a hand painted, finely detailed image of the crowned Theotokos clutching the infant Christ. Both wear red cloaks with blue undergarments signifying their divinity and humanity, respectively. Their heads are surrounded by gilded halos, while the Theotokos is flanked by Greek