Italy, States. A Large Oil Painting Of The Virgin Mary With John The Apostle Newly Listed consisting of a Cross Pattée

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened non-magnetic core within a ribbed and silvered frame

inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst 1939” (German - For War Merit)

a white cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a denim blue felt medal bed with two recessed beds

brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the brass base

wear and contact marks evident on the finish from active use

Italy, States. A Large Oil Painting Of The Virgin Mary With John The Apostle Newly Listed consisting of a Cross PattéeA very well preserved oil on canvas painting depicting the Virgin Mary alongside John the Apostle. The former is presented as Our Lady of Sorrows, with a single sword piercing her heart (in reference to the prophecy of Simeon and her sharing in the suffering of her son on the cross) while tears stream down her face. She is comforted by a similarly tearful John, reflecting Christs entrusting the pair to the care of one another according to John 19: 26