Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold undoubtedly enjoyed major influence upon

undoubtedly enjoyed major influence upon the presidents

EL-HUSSEIN BIN ALI

featuring a 263 mm nickel-plated steel blade

The ebony coloured grip

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Hold undoubtedly enjoyed major influence uponInstituted 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 81. 8 mm (h) x 79. 9 mm (w), weighs 51. 83 grams, enamels intact, extremely fine.