Iran Shah Pahlavi Reign Army High Rank Officer Military Lion & Sun ( Shiro Khorshid ) Cap Badge Original Pack

Original Imperial Iranian Army Officer Cap Badge

This is an authentic Iran Imperial Army (Artesh) cap badge dating from the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1941–1979).

The badge features the historic Lion & Sun (Shir-o-Khorshid) national emblem, one of Iran's best-known historical symbols before the 1979 Revolution. It was designed for use on the military caps of high-ranking Iranian Army officers, including Colonels and lower commissioned officer ranks, depending on the official uniform regulations of the period.

Manufactured to military specifications, this original badge is made with quality materials and fine detailing typical of official Iranian military insignia from the Pahlavi era.

Features

• 100% Original Pahlavi-era military cap badge
• Genuine Imperial Iranian Army (Artesh) insignia
• Historic Lion & Sun (Shir-o-Khorshid) emblem
• Worn by high-ranking Army officers
• Suitable for Colonels and lower commissioned officers
• Original military issue—not a modern reproduction
• Excellent collectible for military history enthusiasts
• Ideal for museums, historical collections, reenactment displays, and educational purposes

Historical Significance

Before 1979, the Imperial Iranian Armed Forces used the Lion & Sun emblem on many official uniforms, insignia, medals, and military equipment. Today, original military badges from the Pahlavi period have become increasingly difficult to locate, making authentic examples highly desirable among collectors of Middle Eastern military history.

This item is offered strictly as a historical collectible.