Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Auction the Third Reich's War Merit

the Third Reich's War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (dated April 20

as well as the words “SS Hstuf

measuring 14 mm (w) x 25

8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h)

British War Medal: silver

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Auction the Third Reich's War MeritA well preserved and beautifully presented icon depicting an interesting assembly of figures. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inserted with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse of the icon depicts a multi coloured, hand painted image of the Theotokos holding the infant Christ, with the former pointing toward her son, who is in turn reaching out to her. The pair are flanked on the left by the Archangel Michael and on the right by