Description
a truly unique piece from the collection of Roger Bender in very fine condition
light wear on the exterior
after the formation of the Ceylon Defence Force
): "This satisfactory report was confirmed by Lieutenant R
Russia, Imperial. A Russian Orthodox Crucifix, c. 1900 certificate_of_authenticity a truly unique piece fromConstructed of brass with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a three bar Russian Orthodox Cross, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of Christ crucified, topped by angels and a Mandylion, situated above the skull of Adam, and flanked on both sides by plaques bearing images of the Theotokos, St. Mary Magdelene, St. John, and St. Longinus, with the depressions retaining blue, white, and turquoise enamels to highlight the details, unmarked,