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Iran, Pahlavi Empire. An Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, III Class Commander, c.1920

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Iran, Pahlavi Empire. An Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, III Class Commander, c.1920

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Iran, Pahlavi Empire. An Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, III Class Commander, c.1920

(Neshaan-e shir o khorshid). Instituted in 1808. 4th Period (Post 1872), Western Style. European made, in silver with six green enamelled rays, each star point with five faceted rays, handpainted enamelled centrepiece, measuring 62.5 mm (w) x 70 mm (h) inclusive of its star suspension, crazing evident in the green enamelled ray at 6 o'clock, the green enamelled ray at 12 o'clock having been lost to time, on its original full-length neck ribbon, very fine.

Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun was instituted by Fat’h Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty in 1808, to honour foreign officials (later extended to Persians) who had rendered distinguished services to Persia. In 1925, under the Pahlavi dynasty the Order continued as the Order of Homayoun with new insignia, though based on the Lion and Sun motif. This motif was used for centuries by the rulers of Persia, being formally adopted under Mohammad Shah. The order was senior to the Order of the Crown. It was issued in five grades.