Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, III Class Commander Auction Medal for Naval Valour: in

Medal for Naval Valour: in silver

5 mm (h) inclusive of the badge and wreath

the obverse features a central castle encompassed by a Saltire Cross and a highly detailed crowned oak leaves wreath

red embroidery for the tongue and feet

The medal vividly captures the scene

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, III Class Commander Auction Medal for Naval Valour: inInstituted in 1939. Of French manufacture in silver with red and green enamels and incorporating a beautiful hand painted image of a lion with sun in the background, mounted to a silver six pointed star base, each star point with seven emanating rays, reverse plain, maker marked "800" on the loop, measuring 67. 40 mm (w) x 77. 45 mm (h), the badge suspended from a hanger with an intricately twisted design and loop, on an incorrect full length neck