Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold the reverse with an inscription

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

very fine with period repairs)

red cover with white inside

thirty-nine are gilt

(Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold the reverse with an inscription(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.