Orders and Medals of the Imperial Iranian Army

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  1. Derakhsh - Neshan
  2. Homayun - Neshan & Medal
  3. Honar - Neshan & Medal
  4. Khedmat - Neshan & Medal
  5. Pas - Neshan & Medal
  6. Sepah - Neshan & Medal
  7. Sevomeh Esfand - Neshan
  8. Zolfaghar - Neshan & Medal
((Orders))
Name:
Image:
Form/History:
Recipient:
Basis of Award:
Description:
Neshane Pahlavi
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The Order of Pahlavi: Founded by ? in . Reigning monarchs, heirs apparent, and foreign heads of State Status  
Neshane Taj
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The Order of Crown: Founded by ? in . High-ranking officers and government officials (national and foreign) Outstanding service to Iran  
Neshane Liyaghat
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The Order of Merit: Founded by ? in. Officers and medical personnel Excellent service in army branches, educational institutions, or medical service.
In 3 classes.
Neshane Eftekhar
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The Order of Glory: Founded by H.I.M. Reza Shah in 1937.   Awarded for distinguished military services.
In one class.
Medal Eftekhar
The Medal of Honor: Founded by H.I.M. Reza Shah in 1937. A gold medal for other ranks was instituted by H.I.M. Mohamad Reza Shah in 1954. Military personnel (national and foreign) Outstanding service and meritorious deeds It is a gold medal.
Neshane 28 Amordad
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The Order of 28th Amordad: Founded by H.I.M. Mohamad Reza Shah in ? Military personnel Active support of the shah in the 28th Amordad 1332 (1953) coup d'etat.
In one class.
Neshane Rastakhiz
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The Order of Rastakhiz: Founded by H.I.M. Mohamad Reza Shah in ?. Military personnel Awarded for Loyalty to the crown.  
Neshane Danesh Nezami
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The Order of Military Knowledge: Founded by ? in . Officers Contribution to military doctrine, honor graduates from Staff College.  
Neshane Razi
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The Order of Health: Founded by H.I.M. Mohamad Reza Shah in?  
The ribbon of this order is silk moire, red with narrow vertical white stripes towards the border. A gold cup with two snakes entwined on either side, worn on the ribbon.
Medal Razi
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Health Medal: Founded by H.I.M. Mohamad Reza Shah in? Medical personnel Exceptional Performance  
Medal Asgari
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Military Medal: Founded by ? on ? Officers and enlisted men Outstanding service in combat  
Medal Varzesh Sepah
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Sports Service Medal: Founded by ? in ? Military personnel Sports promotion  
Medal Chatrbazi
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Parachute Medal: Founded by ? in ? Air force personnel safe parachute descent from disabled aircraft  
  • Notes:
  • GC - Grand Cordon
  • GOf - Grand Officer
  • GCom - Grand Commander
  • Com - Commander, Of - Officer
  • Mem - Member
  • g - gold medal
  • gt - gilt medal
  • s - silver medal
  • b - bronze medal.
  • The sources concerning the orders and decorations of the Empire of Iran are very limited, so any additional information or correction will be welcomed. It should be regretted that such a rich and full of tradition award system has been practically left alone.
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