Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Imperial Order of the Lion and Sun, III Class Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a half wreath below the

a half wreath below the shield composed of branches of oak leaves and laurel leaves above a ribbon banner inscribed "HONSZ"

All with intact lugs

set within a silver frame

with a black wool backer

interior casing torn exposing metal hook

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Imperial Order of the Lion and Sun, III Class Commander consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a half wreath below theInstituted in 1808. IV. Period (Post 1872). Constructed of silver, consisting of a six pointed star with five multi faceted rays and one short green enamelled ray between each cluster, the centerpiece consisting of hand painted central medallion bearing a Lion and Sun insignia, the reverse plain, suspended from an ornate half size sunburst suspension and broad longitudinal loop for suspension, an unmarked example, measuring 68. 8mm (w) x 79. 6 mm (h