Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Auction Finely crafted in 18kt white

Finely crafted in 18kt white gold

His elder daughter became a volunteer nurse

Madras Engineers (February 1861)

marked with The Royal British Legion insignia on the inside lid

struck for the supporters of Agustin de Iturbide

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Auction Finely crafted in 18kt white(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.