Item #14658 Qajar Iran Order of the Lion and Sun, Commander Badge. Qajar Medal, Order of the Lion and Sun.

Qajar Iran Order of the Lion and Sun, Commander Badge

[Qajar Medal], Order of the Lion and Sun,

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Qajar Era, Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun, Commander Badge. In silver, with enamelled centre and green enamel between rays of badge. Original Well executed hand painted center medallion of Lion and Sun. The Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun of Iran was instituted by Fat'h Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty in 1808 to honor foreign officials and later extended to Persians who had rendered distinguished services to Persia Iran. Some minor enamel damage between rays. Overall a very fine piece, nicely preserved.

Item #14658

Price: $900.00