Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Hold constructed of machine-embroidered gold thread

constructed of machine-embroidered gold thread on a dark blue wool background

spotting and light contact evident on both sides

along the upper contour of the medal is a scroll with words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Order is awarded as a Collar

Service Records for both the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (Second World War) and the Royal Canadian Engineers (Korean War

Persia, Empire. An Order of the Lion and Sun, Grand Cross Star Hold constructed of machine-embroidered gold thread(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