Order of Pahlevi
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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 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.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, in Persian
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
: "Neshan-e Pahlavi" was the highest Persian Order of knighthood. The Order was instituted in 1932 by Reza Shah
Reza Shah
Rezā Shāh, also known as Rezā Shāh Pahlavi and Rezā Shāh Kabir , , was the Shah of the Imperial State of Iran from December 15, 1925, until he was forced to abdicate by the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran on September 16, 1941.In 1925, Reza Shah overthrew Ahmad Shah Qajar, the last Shah of the Qajar...
, the founder of the Dynasty
Dynasty
A dynasty is a sequence of rulers considered members of the same family. Historians traditionally consider many sovereign states' history within a framework of successive dynasties, e.g., China, Ancient Egypt and the Persian Empire...
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
Collar (clothing)
In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat or blouse that fastens around or frames the neck. Among clothing construction professionals, a collar is differentiated from other necklines such as revers and lapels, by being made from a separate piece of fabric, rather than a folded or...
with blue and gold links, the jewel of the order hanging from a broad ribbon and a star on the breast.
The badge
Badge
A badge is a device or fashion accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath , a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple...
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
Damavand
Damavand is a city in and the capital of Damavand County, Tehran Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 36,433, in 10,279 families....
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.