Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 1900 GTRexclude each constructed of red wool

each constructed of red wool with a buckram core

which prepared and illustrated the themes of the demonstrations at the beginning of each academic year

in silvered and blackened zinc

the areas flanking the bands along with the remaining body bearing leafing throughout

and 75th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge (in browning copper

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 1900 GTRexclude each constructed of red woolAn exceptional and well preserved icon of Christ Pantocrator. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the image consists of a hand painted tempera image of the face of Christ, with his right hand raised in benediction and fingers arranged to form his monogram of IC XC, and his left hand positioned to grasp an orb, symbolizing his authority. Riveted to the board is a silvered brass riza featuring the Christs robes and orb executed in detail, with a