A small collection of Iranian Orders, Medals and Medallions Iran, Militaria, Lion and Sun, silvered openwork badge, approx. 50 x 57mm., made by the electrotype process, very fine; another, thin gilt-metal, 45.5mm.; Police, Order of Koushesh, dress miniature; other badges, etc. (9), extremely fine; Masonic Lodge, Attar 157, openwork gilt and enamel jewel of office, A.L.G.D.G.A.D.L.U. [For the Glory of the Great Architect of the Universe] below, 72.5mm, suspension loop and ring and neck ribbon, mint state (13)
First ex Collection of Samad Khan Momtaz os-Saltaneh, Thierry de Maigret, Paris, 2017
Freemasonary is no longer permitted in Iran and the Grand Lodge of Iran (in exile) now meets in the U.S.A.