Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, V Class visually-hidden maker marked “RONEUSIL”

maker marked “RONEUSIL”

The underside of the skirt on the left side is maker marked "G

Among his awards were the Red Eagle Order 3rd Class with Bow and Crown

taken between 1938 and 1943 in Spain

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, V Class visually-hidden maker marked “RONEUSIL”Instituted in 1808. In silver and green lacquer, a five pointed rayed silver star, clusters of seven faceted rays, separated by a green painted ray, the obverse centerpiece bearing a handpainted couchant lion and a radiant sun with a yellow enamelled background, the reverse plain, unmarked, integral suspension with loop for a green original ribbon, measures 65 mm (h) x 61. 4 mm (w), weighs 37. 8 grams including ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine.