Order of Pahlavi, I Class Grand Collar Badge of Honour

SKU: 01.IRN.0112.102.01

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Attributes

country

Iran
date of institution

1926
remarks

Some sources believe that the date of the institution of the award was in 1932. More information is needed.

History

The Order of Pahlavi was founded by Reza Shah in 1926 as the highest ranked Order during the Pahlavi era. The Order was presented in 2 Classes in recognition of civil merit. The Order was abolished in 1979 with the Islamic Revolution.

The I Class Grand Collar, composed of a Collar, Breast Star, and Sash Badge, was conferred upon Shahs, crown princes, reigning monarchs, and foreign heads of state.

The obverse features a depiction of Mount Damavand.

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