Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 Auction Archive police badges

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on a red ribbon with centre white stripe attached to ribbon bar with horizontal pinback

measuring 80 mm (w) x 33

The scabbard is dent-free and was repainted many years ago

with silvered rank pip

Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 Auction Archive police badgesA 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,