Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Hold Without images and perfect for

Without images and perfect for the photograph collector in hardcovered

85 mm (w) x 50

The Order is awarded as a Collar

all three silver

constructed of machine-embroidered gold thread on a dark blue wool background

Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Hold Without images and perfect for(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