The central portion of the Cross is a form of the “Made Without Hands” icon which is a face of Christ which was used on the Russian Army Standard. Around this icon are symbols of the Four Evangelist: Mathew, Mark, Luke and John.
The verso contains the Sweet Kissing Icon of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. Icons reflecting the tenderness between a Mother and Child were instrumental to the conversion of early Slavic Christians since they had very strong female gods. A prayer to the Virgin surrounds the icon.
1 3/8"x7/8" Weigh 8 grams
