Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Archive surmounted by a silver crown

surmounted by a silver crown with eight arches and horizontally pierced ball

the reverse unused and bearing an “AGFA” paper mark

residue and wear to reverse

maker marked with the logo of Frierich Orth

over better than fine condition

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Archive surmounted by a silver crownInstituted 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 81. 8 mm (h) x 79. 9 mm (w), weighs 51. 83 grams, enamels intact, extremely fine.