Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed to formally mark its departure

to formally mark its departure for the tour

and attained the rank of SS-Sturmmann by 1 April 1945

but the leather strap traversing the dome remains intact

57 mm x 42 mm

Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed to formally mark its departure(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