Greece, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ Enthroned United Republic of Böttcher" on the reverse

Böttcher" on the reverse

1749-1939"

Bronze and enamel

(High Command of the Armed Forces)

copyrighted in 1973 by the two authors

Greece, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ Enthroned United Republic of Böttcher" on the reverseA well preserved icon, constructed of gessoed wood. The obverse depicts a hand painted variation of the classic Christ enthroned icon, with Jesus seated on a throne and wearing a blue robe, symbolizing his majesty and humanity, respectively. His right hand is raised in a blessing signifying his initials IC XC ( or JESUS CHRIST), while in his left hand he clutches a a scripture book bearing a direct passage from John 10: 9 in Greek script, reading I AM