Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, V Class visually-hidden The underside of the skirt

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

Above the visor sits two rows of twisted silver aluminum bullion wire

It is occasionally called Měnggǔguó or Mengkukuo (in analogy to Manchukuo

The Florence Nightingale Medal Commission comprises several members and staff of the ICRC

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, V Class visually-hidden The underside of the skirtInstituted 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.