Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God certificate_of_authenticity and Gendarmerie Shoulder Board (exploding

and Gendarmerie Shoulder Board (exploding grenade insignia and two chevrons in fine gold-coloured bullion wire

stating that he had served at the Cumberland Highlanders Camp in 1927

Frederick VIII was a liberal monarch who was much more favourable to the new parliamentary system introduced in 1901 than his father had been

83 mm (w) x 56

nine are maker marked "Drago Paris"

Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God certificate_of_authenticity and Gendarmerie Shoulder Board (explodingA 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