Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 Auction Archive 21st Infantry Battalion Collar Tab

21st Infantry Battalion Collar Tab (in browning copper

light creasing)

a Social Welfare Medal with Swords

maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA CONDECORAÇÕES" on the reverse cartouche

Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 Auction Archive 21st Infantry Battalion Collar TabA well preserved oil on canvas painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The former is shown in a red robe and blue veil, symbolizing her divinity and humanity, respectively, and is topped by a faint halo. Christ is unclothed, with the exception of a white cloth wrap, symbolizing his innocence and purity. He leans his head toward his mother, who gently caresses his head with her cheek. The painting is secured within a cascading,