Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God United Republic of An Army Issued German Cross

An Army Issued German Cross in Gold

attached to the sides of the cap via two gilt buttons

a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in the eye

From November 1944

Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God United Republic of An Army Issued German CrossA 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