Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Imperial Order of the Lion and Sun, III Class Commander Province of China with its brown enamels intact

with its brown enamels intact

measuring 92 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

Official Issue - Bronze

a slip-on style straps

measuring 44 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Imperial Order of the Lion and Sun, III Class Commander Province of China with its brown enamels intactInstituted in 1808. IV. Period (Post 1872). Constructed of silver, consisting of a six pointed star with five multi faceted rays and one short green enamelled ray between each cluster, the centerpiece consisting of hand painted central medallion bearing a Lion and Sun insignia, the reverse plain, suspended from an ornate half size sunburst suspension and broad longitudinal loop for suspension, an unmarked example, measuring 68. 8mm (w) x 79. 6 mm (h