Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God Buy Now (Kriegsmarine Bilder und Verleihungsurkunden)

(Kriegsmarine Bilder und Verleihungsurkunden)

as well as Secretary of War

with a small patch of adhesive visible to the medal bed

measuring 45 mm (w) x 301 mm (l)

Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God Buy Now (Kriegsmarine Bilder und Verleihungsurkunden)A unique and well preserved multi panel icon featuring four depictions of the Mother of God. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the images consist of hand painted faces of Mary and Christ, with hands and feet also visible, taking the form of icons with notables devotions in Russia, including the Mother of God of Vladimir, Mother of God of Kazan, the Virgin of the Sweet Kiss, and the Virgin of Sorrows. Riveted to the board is a gilded riza featuring