Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, Third Class Commander, by Bertrand, c.1950 Auction numerous glue stains on exterior

numerous glue stains on exterior lid

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

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

one end retaining a hidden leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, Third Class Commander, by Bertrand, c.1950 Auction numerous glue stains on exteriorInstituted 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