Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold each in the correct wartime

each in the correct wartime blue-green-yellow pattern

measuring 112 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) x 136 mm (l)

the reverse with a boutonniere-style pinback

The ebony coloured grip

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold each in the correct wartimeInstituted 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.