Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Archive the reverse unused and bearing

the reverse unused and bearing an “AGFA” paper mark

over better than fine condition

residue and wear to reverse

maker marked with the logo of Frierich Orth

1941 he was promoted to Gefreiter

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Archive the reverse unused and bearingInstituted 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.