Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, c. 1910 Hold Julien and as a Prisoner

Julien and as a Prisoner of War: "All the men from the Canadian front I met in England are full of 'pep' and eager as can be for 'Fritz' to come out

reverse illustrating a collage of icons above the inscription "VIRO DOCTRINA PRVDENTIA GRAVITATE PROBATISSIMO PATRIMONII PAVPERVM STRENVO ASSERTORI QVINDECIMVIRI MENDICICITATE EX VRBE TOLLENDA VT TANTI PRAESIDIS AGRIENSEM PONTIFICATVM ADEVNTIS NOMEN HONOS BENEFACTA AETERNARENTVR" and dated "MDCCCXXVII" (1827)

Imperial: Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 (silver

including Kirkland Lake

1876 in Kingston

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ and the Theotokos, c. 1910 Hold Julien and as a PrisonerA well preserved icon depicting Christ and the Theotokos. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of hand painted faces of the former. Riveted to the board is a silvered brass riza featuring the robes of Christ and Mary executed in detail, complete with ribbed halos. Mary holds an orb in her right hand, while Christs right hand rests upon the top, symbolizing his receipt of authority. Four side rivets secure the riza to the board,