Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Hold 85 mm (w) x 50

85 mm (w) x 50

constructed of red wool with cardboard reinforcement

all three silver

with orange

spotting and light contact evident on both sides

Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Hold 85 mm (w) x 50(Neshaan e shir o khorshid). ). Instituted in 1808. Of typical French manufacture, comprising seven arms with clusters of faceted rays, a green painted ray between each cluster, the obverse medallion is hand painting depicting a lion with sun in the background, reverse offers a vertical pin assembly with dual stays, measures 94. 1 mm (w) x 93. 8 mm (h), weighs 77. 0 grams, unmarked, central medallion slightly twisted, darkened tips, otherwise in very