Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Province of China Signature on War time Photo:

Signature on War time Photo: Herbert Schneider

Starting auction price: – Pz

The sleeves have vented button down cuffs

Abigail Bertha Matthews

slight tarnishing overall

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Province of China Signature on War time Photo: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 81. 8 mm (h) x 79. 9 mm (w), weighs 51. 83 grams, enamels intact, extremely fine.