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Iran, Pahlavi Empire. Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, III Class Commander Case

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Iran, Pahlavi Empire. Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, III Class Commander Case

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Iran, Pahlavi Empire. Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, III Class Commander Case

(Neshaan-e shir o khorshid). Instituted in 1808. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base with a maroon thatched exterior on all sides, the inside lid lined in white satin and padded, the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present badge, a white cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a raised platform in black felt, with a recessed medal bed for the badge, single clasp closure, measuring 82.5 mm (w) x 146.5 mm (h) x 31.5 mm (d), wear and scuffing evident on the exterior, the interior without interruptions in the fabrics, 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.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.