Empire of Iran: Order of Pahlavi

[Megan]

Instituted: 1925 by Reza Shah.

Awarded: To Royalty & Heads of State.

Collar of the Order:

[Megan]

1st Class: Star

[Megan]

1st Class: Badge - which appears to be different from the one on the collar above. Perhaps there was more than one version of this order?

Edited April 29, 2007 by Megan

[Ed_Haynes]

I think that, as with many orders, there were distinct collar and sash badges, and they were sometimes different classes (collar and breast star vs. sash badge and breast star). There are also changes over time, especially in the contemporary awards, still being made by the pretender-shah I am told. Let me check references, such as they are . . . .

[ilja559]

Fine award

[nickstrenk]

I would to  add the photos of the back sides-reverses of the Order.Dimension of the etui 35x46cm.Only 31 persons awarded.