This is an antique hand-embroidered sailor's devotional (Greek Orthodox) maritime artwork collectible. It displays an anchor (hope), central cross (faith), sacred heart (charity/love), flanked by crossed Greek and American flags. Stitched on a dark velvet type material with silk threads, it is embellished with small multi-colored sequins, beads and a framed double portrait medallion beneath a crown emblem. The portrait may be that of King Constantine I and his wife, Queen Sophia of Prussia. Constantine I, born in Athens, Greece in 1868, was king of Greece from 1913 to 1917 and from 1920 to 1922. He commanded Greek forces during the Balkan Wars and World War I.The wood frame has wear as shown in the photos.
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