Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, III Class Commander, by Bertrand visually-hidden in tombac and red

in tombac and red

both on the left breast flap

and Dyspnea (shortness of breath) on exertion as walking 1/2 mile or going up a flight of 25 steps

Showing an utter disregard for his personal safety he rallied his platoon and reorganized them in the face of the enemy’s fire and at all times his bravery was exemplary

maker marked and numbered "509" on the reverse of the suspension

Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, III Class Commander, by Bertrand visually-hidden in tombac and redInstituted February 15, 1939. In silver, a neck badge comprising a six pointed star with clusters of smooth arms, the center medallion featuring a handpainted lion with a gilded sword and gilded sunrays in the background, the reverse is plain, center marked ARTHUS BERTRAND, and additional maker mark on the ring, measures 68 mm (w) x 78. 5 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, loss of all enamel to central medallion ring, contact marks evident, near very