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templarnight
26th August 2013, 12:20 PM
Hi
Im trying to pin down this uniform on a Pocket Watch Im researching.
I think its the Persian dynasty emblem. Any clues on the uniform?

kronckew
26th August 2013, 01:39 PM
the lion and the sun emblem discussed HERE (http://iranpoliticsclub.net/flags/lion-sun3/index.htm)

it also has a link to iranian uniforms. repeated HERE (http://iranpoliticsclub.net/photos/U01-Susian-Median/index.htm)

it is likely to be nasir al-din shah, who ruled 1831-96 (1st pic in red jacket is from 1850)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Portrait_of_Nasir_Al-Din_Shah%2C_Iran%2C_Circa_1850.jpg/433px-Portrait_of_Nasir_Al-Din_Shah%2C_Iran%2C_Circa_1850.jpghttp://www.tavoosonline.com/WebFiles/News/Images/Nasraldinchrist91.jpg

he seems to like to dress up many more images on google images HERE (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=iran+shah&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=yE4bUt_QNMfGtQbHnIHACQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1620&bih=884#fp=e66a48d3484f3475&hl=en&q=naser+al-din+shah&tbm=isch&imgdii=_).

the watch is likely to be worth a small fortune if authenticated. (might be russian made)