Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, with Silver Riza, c. 1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a Styria Homeland Federation badge

a Styria Homeland Federation badge

and was a director of the Audit Bureau of Circulations

a Reich Union of Large Families membership badge

Constructed of brass and nickel-silver

tapering to 40 mm wide at the bottom and is 95 mm deep

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, with Silver Riza, c. 1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a Styria Homeland Federation badgeA well preserved icon depicting Christ and the Theotokos. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of hand painted faces and hands of the former. Riveted to the board is a hand hammered silvered brass riza featuring the robes of Christ and Mary executed in detail, complete with wide halos. Marys right hand gestures toward Christ, directing the viewer to the object of veneration. A suspension loop emanates from the top edge, while the