Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, c. 1905 Newly Listed It was awarded in five

It was awarded in five classes: 1st Class Knight Grand Cross

he was awarded the Volunteer Officers' Decoration and the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal

Also emanating from each shoulder is a swallow’s nest

iron center and silver frame

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, c. 1905 Newly Listed It was awarded in fiveA 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 the latters hand raised to bless the viewer. Riveted to the board is a silver 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 board is fully lined with a layer of pale green