Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Auction Archive with a long ribbon banner

with a long ribbon banner at the base inscribed "SEVENTEENTH LANCERS"

He continued his war service in Continental Europe

other two are black grade

the obverse depicting a concrete bunker in grassy fields

-- 1929" in italic capitals on the front

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Auction Archive with a long ribbon bannerA 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