Order of Aftab, Decoration

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SKU: 01.IRN.0107.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$8500 USD

  • Order of Aftab, Decoration

Estimated market value:

$8500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Iran
  • Composition
    Gold/Diamonds/Enamelled
  • Size
    68.7mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 1301, Catalogue 102, July 4 2019.

History


The Order of Aftab, or the Order of the Sun for Ladies, was founded by Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar in February of 1873. The Order was only conferred upon female sovereigns, queen consorts of reigning rulers, or other high ranking royal ladies.

The Order may have been awarded in 2 Classes, with the I Class being presented to royal queens and queen consorts and the II Class presented to princesses and other royal ladies, but more information is needed to confirm.

There are known to be multiple versions of the Order which vary according to composition.

There may be additional versions not featured here.

There is limited information regarding this item.

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