Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The design of this

Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 123 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP

measuring 215 mm (w) x 185 mm (h)

multiple well wishing signed inscriptions in handwritten black ink throughout

Minor material fatigue consistent with light wear is evidence to the insignia and wool

five years later

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ And The Theotokos With Selected Saints, C.1825 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The design of thisA 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