Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir, c. 1910 Hold to safety across war-torn Russia

to safety across war-torn Russia and Eastern Europe

and Jubilee Medal for the 1300th Anniversary of Bulgaria 681-1981 (in bronze gilt

A mis-matched set of Kreis-level Oberabschnittsleiter collar tabs

the reverse with three of four attachment prongs

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir, c. 1910 Hold to safety across war-torn RussiaA well preserved icon of the Mother of God of Kazan. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of the hand painted faces of Mary and Christ in classic Russian style, with their faces gently touching at the cheek, with hands and feet also visible. Riveted to the board is a silvered brass riza featuring openings perfectly sized to display the paint image, and with the robes and halos of both Mary and Christ executed in detail. The obverse