Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Killed in Action in the

Killed in Action in the Battle for Hill 70

A Wehrpass & Medical Files to the 105thInfantry Regiment

and Victory Medal (226072 A

A similar decoration

British War and Victory Medals (308732 F

Italy, States. An Oil Painting Of The Madonna And Christ Child, C.1870 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Killed in Action in theA 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,