Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Hold pin set up on reverse

pin set up on reverse had been period converted to screw back version

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

7mm (w) x 20

nee Lindal

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 Hold pin set up on reverseA 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