Dr Ali Kolahdooz

Hi James, This is the translation of the notes under the pictures: From right: Nishan e Aghdas was given to Victor Emmanuel III ,the King of Italy. Nishan e Aftan given to Jelena Petrović,Queen of Italy Sash Badge of Aftab All given by Muzzafar Aldin Shah The original Painting displayed at Golestan palace,Tehran.

Amazing job marcus

The So called Medal in fact is a coin. Belongs to Muzzafar Aldin Shah(qajar dynasty). The value is 5000 dinars. Made of sliver and the year is 1320 Hijri (lunar). It wasn't really a medal. It possibly was a gift from an official or royal member to another person. In Iranian/Persian culture gifting money has been a tradition for many centuries. Some people then liked the idea of changing the coin to a medal like many other available examples. The Solar calendar was introduced by Pahlavi Dynasty. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/pasargad_coins/122/product/iran_qajar_muzaffar_aldin_shah_large_silver_5000_dinar_struck_1902_at_st_petersburg_mint_of_russia_ef/784824/Default.aspx https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/spink/catalogue-id-srspi10157/lot-82b5e147-7873-4056-b023-a83300ca2a7c https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=lot&sid=3835&lot=937