July 20, 20215 yr #1 My buddie rescued several non-US medals from a junk store, and we haven’t been able to ID this one yet. Any help is greatly appreciated! BKW
July 20, 20215 yr #2 It looks like the Persian Orderof the Lion and Sun. Nice medal. https://www.omsa.org/images/?parent=1031
July 20, 20215 yr Author #3 Thank You Very Much Old Marine! Yes, matches. Following info from an on-line information source: "The Imperial Order of the Lion and the Sun was instituted by Fat’h Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty in 1808 to honor foreign officials (later extended to Persians) who had rendered distinguished services to Persia. In 1925, under the Pahlavi dynasty the Order continued as the Order of Homayoun with new insignia, though based on the Lion and Sun motif. This motif was used for centuries by the rulers of Persia, being formally adopted under Mohammad Shah. The order is abbreviated as KLS, for Knight of Lion and Sun." Best Regards! BKW
July 21, 20215 yr Author #5 10 hours ago, Old Marine said: That’s a great find. It’s amazing what turns up in junk shops. Good for you. Very true! Thanks again, BKW
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