Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Republic of textbook example by this maker

textbook example by this maker 20 (C

Period oil/soiling

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze: Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze Grade

reverse showing one standing and one kneeling figure

Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Republic of textbook example by this maker(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