Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God certificate_of_authenticity Frederick VIII was a liberal

Frederick VIII was a liberal monarch who was much more favourable to the new parliamentary system introduced in 1901 than his father had been

Directly beneath is a machine embroidered national tri-colour cockade in black

nine are maker marked "Drago Paris"

and Gendarmerie Shoulder Board (exploding grenade insignia and two chevrons in fine gold-coloured bullion wire

Russia, Imperial. A Four Panel Icon of the Mother of God certificate_of_authenticity Frederick VIII was a liberalA unique and well preserved multi panel icon featuring four depictions of the Mother of God. Presented on a gessoed wooden board, the images consist of hand painted faces of Mary and Christ, with hands and feet also visible, taking the form of icons with notables devotions in Russia, including the Mother of God of Vladimir, Mother of God of Kazan, the Virgin of the Sweet Kiss, and the Virgin of Sorrows. Riveted to the board is a gilded riza featuring