Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star visually-hidden including an aluminum tag inscribed

including an aluminum tag inscribed “H

The photo is a studio portrait of Haupt showing him in his uniform in the rank of NCO

marked on the reverse 6 o’clock arm under the enamel AK denoting manufacture by Keibel

The blade’s reverse ricasso is marked with the maker mark of “F

Footnote: Normal John Turnbull was born on January 8

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of the Lion and Sun, II Class Star visually-hidden including an aluminum tag inscribed(Neshaan e shir o khorshid). ). Instituted in 1808. In silver and enamels, a five pointed rayed silver star, clusters of seven faceted rays, separated by a green enamelled ray, the obverse centerpiece bearing a hand painted couchant lion and a radiant sun with a yellow enamelled background, the reverse offers a vertical pin with dual stays, unmarked, measures 82. 64 mm (4) x 77. 05 mm (w), weighs 56. 1 grams, enamels intact, extremely fine.