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

and beneath it the slogan whoever serves under this sign has proven that he is ready to work for the reconstruction of our Fatherland

Silvered bronze with red and green enamels

dedicated the Peace Bridge across the Niagara River between Fort Erie

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