Vintage Embossed Copper Wall Decoration of the battle, Famous Battle, Armenian Chekanka, Armenian Decorative Art

Antique vintage small embossed copper wall decoration made in Armenia in the Soviet era 1978 which evokes the picture of a battle. There is similarity with a famous picture of a polish battle, the battle of Grunwald or someone decided to copy this battle to represent the battle of Avarayr, who knows, one thing for sure it was made in Armenia in 1978 and was call Battle.

The Battle of Avarayr was fought on 26 May 451 AD on the Avarayr Plain in Vaspurakan between a Christian Armenian army under Vardan Mamikonian and Sassanid Persia. It is considered one of the first battles in defense of the Christian faith. Although the Persians were victorious on the battlefield, the battle proved to be a major strategic victory for Armenians, as Avarayr paved the way to the Nvarsak Treaty of 484 AD, which affirmed Armenia's right to practise Christianity freely.

The battle is seen as one of the most significant events in Armenian history. The commander of the Armenian forces, Vardan Mamikonian, is considered a national hero and has been canonized by the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Height 15cm – 5.90in

Length 29.5cm – 11.61in

Weight 218gr