Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac comprising: Iron Cross 1939 2nd

comprising: Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class

1840 until surrender of Acre on November 4

the royal house and the state

750” and “H2092”

Footnote: Walter James Bourlet was born on January 26

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac comprising: Iron Cross 1939 2ndA 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