Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, Third Class Commander, by Bertrand, c.1950 Auction topped by a stylized black

topped by a stylized black banner bearing raised silver initials “NSKK”

with approximately 45% of the original silver-wash remaining

magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature culminating in a sharpened tip and lower edge

surrounded by the inscription ""FOR AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP / ONE FLAG / ONE COUNTRY / ONE LANGUAGE""

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, Third Class Commander, by Bertrand, c.1950 Auction topped by a stylized blackInstituted February 15th, 1939. In silver, consisting of a six pointed convex star formed by clusters of smooth rays, the obverse with a central hand painted medallion depicting a Lion wielding a saber with a sun and blue sky in the background, surrounded by a green and red enameled ring, the reverse marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS, on an interlocking dual ring and oval loop for suspension from its period original neck ribbon, measuring 67. 12 mm (w) x