Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold wearing traditional uniform

wearing traditional uniform

the reverse with an inscription of “DEM VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) inside of a laurel wreath

thirty-nine are gilt

red cover with white inside

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold wearing traditional uniform(Neshaan e shir o khorshid). ). Instituted in 1808. In silver and enamels, a five pointed rayed silver star, clusters of seven faceted rays, separated by a green enamelled ray, the obverse centerpiece bearing a hand painted couchant lion and a radiant sun with a yellow enamelled background, the reverse offers a vertical pin with dual stays, unmarked, measures 82. 64 mm (4) x 77. 05 mm (w), weighs 56. 1 grams, enamels intact, extremely fine.