Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow GTRexclude An Impressive SS Officer's Degen

An Impressive SS Officer's Degen by Clemen & Jung

issued on 2 August 1942

a ribbon banner inscribed "CANADA" flanked by clusters of maple leaves at the bottom

The United States determined a continuous flow of military supplies into China had to continue to enable the Chinese Army

gilt aluminum pip affixed to the upper

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow GTRexclude An Impressive SS Officer's DegenA 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