Italy, States. A Large Oil Painting Of The Virgin Mary With John The Apostle Hold Footnote: The medal was first

Footnote: The medal was first instituted in April 1828 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I

the obverse with a central monogram of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst

wanted a novel way to introduce the far-flung

Dated to October 2

resting on the Depot Ship H

Italy, States. A Large Oil Painting Of The Virgin Mary With John The Apostle Hold Footnote: The medal was firstA 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