Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun (Order of Homayoun) Knight's Star Civil Division

Iran (Persian Empire): Imperial Order of the Lion 
and the Sun (later known as Order of Homayoun), 
Knight's Star (V Class), Civil Division in Silver. 
On the obverse: The Lion & the Sun
The Order was instituted in 1808 by Fath Ali Shah 
of the Qajar Dynasty as the Royal Order of the 
Sun to be awarded to foreign officials (later 
extended to Persians as well) who had rendered 
distinguished services to Persia. 
In 1820 it was reorganized and renamed to 
Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun. 
In 1925, the Qajar Dynasty was replaced by the 
Pahlavi Dynasty. 
The Order remained in use and continued to be 
awarded as the Order of Homayoun, after being 
reorganized in 5 classes and 3 medals.
This is a rare version of the Knight's Star, in 
silver with pierced rays, issued in the late 19th 
century.

FULL SIZE

Late 19th Century

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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