Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Auction Archive in silvered and patinated bronze

in silvered and patinated bronze

dated to May 12

Shorncliffe with "Traumatic Orchitis" (an inflammation of the testicles

and include minor material fatigue throughout the exterior felt liner

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Auction Archive in silvered and patinated bronze(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.