Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence, c. 1895 Republic of November 13

November 13

with wear and well executed period repairs to blue enamel

the blade sits securely within a silvered alloy crossguard which bears a raised Wehrmacht eagle on the obverse

effective March 15

demonstrating loss of finish to the centre of the reverse core

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence, c. 1895 Republic of November 13A well preserved and expertly written icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence. Presented on a gently vaulted and gessoed wooden board and executed in hand painted pigments, the image consists of a depiction of a pre incarnate Christ in the form of an angel, complete with wings, a bishops crown, and a halo featuring a seven pointed red and blue slava, the colours symbolizing his divinity and humanity, and the points harkening to the days of creation and