Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Auction 123 28-29 Sep 2021
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Iran. Ghajar Order of Aaftaab Grand Cross Star Set. Order of the Sun after 1939. 1st-class set without diamonds, Iranian manufacturing. Consists of a silver badge, diameter 61 mm, height 58 mm. Enamel painted female face in center, plus silver breast star, diameter 60 mm, with enamel painted female face in center, reverse pin. Very Rare set. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP
Nasser-ed-Din shah also introduced the Aaftaab (Sun) order for royal women. The Aaftaab order was introduced in 1290/1873 specifically for presentation to queens and princesses, including the empress Augusta of Germany and Queen Victoria, during the shah's European tour in that year. The shah's wife Anis-ed-Dowleh received it on his birthday in 1306/1888. In 1314/1896 Mozaffar-ed-Din Shah (r.1313-24/1896-1907) awarded it to the wife of the Ottoman ambassador Shams-al-Din Beg. During his reign, decorations were made of silver.
Nasser-ed-Din shah also introduced the Aaftaab (Sun) order for royal women. The Aaftaab order was introduced in 1290/1873 specifically for presentation to queens and princesses, including the empress Augusta of Germany and Queen Victoria, during the shah's European tour in that year. The shah's wife Anis-ed-Dowleh received it on his birthday in 1306/1888. In 1314/1896 Mozaffar-ed-Din Shah (r.1313-24/1896-1907) awarded it to the wife of the Ottoman ambassador Shams-al-Din Beg. During his reign, decorations were made of silver.