Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 United Republic of many incorporating various colours of

many incorporating various colours of enamels

Gunner Fryer was transferred to the 4th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column in the field on June 25

one year in the O

and was awarded the German Cross in Gold for his actions

Light surface contact to obverse

Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 United Republic of many incorporating various colours ofOf French and Italian influence, a unique and delicate portrait with a likeness to Duchess Maria Anna Josepha of Bavaria, the frame of which consists of handcarved bone creating a patterned border with floral aesthetics, an oval portrait is inset in the center with a handpainted portrait of a woman wearing a white corseted dress and a Bavarian Order of St. Anna, the reverse presents the original floral paper covering, measures 115. 8mm (w) x 149. 1mm