Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Province of China Consisting of a six-pointed star

Consisting of a six-pointed star constructed of a copper-zinc alloy

facsimile signature of General der Flieger

in excellent condition)

MILANO” and designer marked “DE MARCHIS”

Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Province of China Consisting of a six-pointed star(Neshaan e shir o khorshid). ). Instituted in 1808. Of typical French manufacture, comprising seven arms with clusters of faceted rays, a green painted ray between each cluster, the obverse medallion is hand painting depicting a lion with sun in the background, reverse offers a vertical pin assembly with dual stays, measures 94. 1 mm (w) x 93. 8 mm (h), weighs 77. 0 grams, unmarked, central medallion slightly twisted, darkened tips, otherwise in very