Pahlavi Order

[g1usxs]

I recently noticed that the hook and pins on the back of the attached Phalavi order are placed side ways. That is they are not in the same direction vis-a-vie the front of the medal. The pins and the hook of the medal are placed side ways! Would these orders end up as rejects by manufacture - in this case Arthus Bertrand. 

 

 

 

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Edited November 17, 2015 by g1usxs

[Great Dane]

Could it be the center medallion that's turned 90 degrees? Are there other way to tell what is up and down?

/Mike

[g1usxs]

Thanks Mike. The center medallion is firmly in place and does not rotate whatsoever. Also, of course one can definitely tell which side is up and which down by looking at the enamel painting in front. 

[Great Dane]

Yes, yes, of course. I meant if there was any way apart from the center medallion to tell what is up and down (it looks symmetrical to me)?

If not, my bet is on that the medallion came loose at some point and someone fastened it without noticing the error.

/Mike

Great looking piece, by the way 

[g1usxs]

hmmm good question Mike. I can't think of any! Your theory about medallion coming loose could be the case. Somehow i tend to think that it is more of maker's error. Of course i have no evidence of that. just a gut feeling.