Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, Third Class Commander, by Bertrand, c.1950 Auction with the crown bearing an

with the crown bearing an intact but illegible maker’s mark in stamped black ink

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

with approximately 45% of the original silver-wash remaining

4mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

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

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, Third Class Commander, by Bertrand, c.1950 Auction with the crown bearing anInstituted 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