Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Hold a Photograph taken at Sea

a Photograph taken at Sea (black and white

7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

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It was also referred to as "Little Gibraltar" by the Americans

Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Hold a Photograph taken at SeaA 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