Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Auction a Pin Inscribed "Mother" (silver

a Pin Inscribed "Mother" (silver gilt

measuring 14 mm (w) x 25

Ferdinand Wiedmann” on the reverse

the owner's name sleeve on the celluloid moisture shield in the dome remaining empty

the Third Reich's War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (dated April 20

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Auction a Pin Inscribed "Mother" (silverA well preserved and beautifully presented icon depicting an interesting assembly of figures. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inserted with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse of the icon depicts a multi coloured, hand painted image of the Theotokos holding the infant Christ, with the former pointing toward her son, who is in turn reaching out to her. The pair are flanked on the left by the Archangel Michael and on the right by