Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Auction five-pointed Maltese cross in white

five-pointed Maltese cross in white enamel

with (20) old European cut genuine diamonds (set in silver

The felt around the edges has been trimmed but other than that it is in very fine condition

Madras Engineers (February 1861)

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star Auction five-pointed Maltese cross in white(Neshaan e shir o khorshid). ). Instituted in 1808. In silver and enamels, a five pointed rayed silver star, clusters of seven faceted rays, separated by a green enamelled ray, the obverse centerpiece bearing a hand painted couchant lion and a radiant sun with a yellow enamelled background, the reverse offers a vertical pin with dual stays, unmarked, measures 82. 64 mm (4) x 77. 05 mm (w), weighs 56. 1 grams, enamels intact, extremely fine.