Order of Pahlavi

Order of Pahlavi
Star and ribbon

The Order of Pahlavi of the Empire of Persia, in Persian: "Neshan-e Pahlavi" was the highest Persian Order of knighthood. The Order was instituted in 1932 by Reza Shah , the founder of the Dynasty of the Pahlavi, and it was awarded in two degrees. The order was abolished after the fall of the last Shah.

The decorations include a golden collar with blue and gold links, the jewel of the order hanging from a broad ribbon and a star on the breast.

The Shah with the collar, sash and star of the Order of Pahlevi

The badge is a precious jewel made in the shape of a cross with imperial crowns as arms. In the space between the arms golden and blue rays are placed. In the central medallion, Mount Damavand is depicted with a rising sun behind it. The star is the same as the jewel.

The Second Class of the Order bears a jewel with links between the crowns.

The ribbon was blue with a gold rim.

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