Iran, Pahlavi Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Military Division, Broach
(Neshaan-e shir o khorshid). Instituted in 1808. In silver, a five point star with clusters of seven heavily faceted rays, each cluster is separated by a green enamelled ray, a suspension is present at 6 o’clock, the obverse medallion features a handpainted standing lion holding a sword, with a sun with a human face on the yellow background behind the lion, the medallion is surrounded by a ring of large facets, a small crown sits at 12 o’clock, the reverse bears a thin single pin, measures 61.6mm (w) x 60.4mm (h), weighs 21.9 grams, the 6 o’clock green ray is missing enamel and is covered in a green lacquer, dark patina on the rays, hinge and catch functional, in overall very fine condition.