Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Imperial Order of the Lion and Sun, III Class Commander GTRexclude on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from period original ribbon with a central red stripe flanked by white stripes with thin light green stripes near the edges

near extremely fine condition with some discolouration

Footnote:William Austin Cauthers was born on March 24th

obverse centrepiece shows Imperial eagle with two snakes and a drinking cup

the three and nine o’clock arms stamped with an award number of “261814”

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Imperial Order of the Lion and Sun, III Class Commander GTRexclude on loop for suspension fromInstituted in 1808. IV. Period (Post 1872). Constructed of silver, consisting of a six pointed star with five multi faceted rays and one short green enamelled ray between each cluster, the centerpiece consisting of hand painted central medallion bearing a Lion and Sun insignia, the reverse plain, suspended from an ornate half size sunburst suspension and broad longitudinal loop for suspension, an unmarked example, measuring 68. 8mm (w) x 79. 6 mm (h