Armour

[Heth]

Hi, I'm new here, I need some guidance, I have this shield of armour, where can I go for help ,please?

 

[Red-Coat]

Welcome to Tnet.

Interesting.

It’s a Persian heraldic shield known as a ‘pahlavi’. The engraving features the lion and sun emblem used by the Pahlavi dynasty which ruled Persia, and then Iran, from 1925 to 1979 (Persia became Iran in 1935).

Rare Pahlavi, Patinated Brass Shield With Intricate Detailing Of The Royal Pahlavi Crown As Well As

Rare Pahlavi, Patinated Brass Shield with Intricate Detailing of the Royal Pahlavi Crown as well as the Shir Khorshid,

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[Red-Coat]

Another, rather less expensive:

Very rare Persian antique copper shield with lion and sun and a crown. | eBay Australia

This rare Persian antique copper shield features a unique design with a lion, sun, and crown, reflecting a Gothic style from the 2nd Century AD. The curved shield is engraved and made of cast copper, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and historical significance. With its Egyptian origin and...

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[ArfieBoy]

Very cool! Thanks, again, Red-Coat for sharing the information!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Persian (Iran) worth about US$900.00

 

[Heth]

Another, rather less expensive:

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Very rare Persian antique copper shield with lion and sun and a crown. | eBay Australia

This rare Persian antique copper shield features a unique design with a lion, sun, and crown, reflecting a Gothic style from the 2nd Century AD. The curved shield is engraved and made of cast copper, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and historical significance. With its Egyptian origin and...

www.ebay.com.au

Very cool! Thanks, again, Red-Coat for sharing the information!

Thank you so much Red-Roat!! I THOUGHT it was from South America, My Dad had traveled to Belize and Guatemala, He drown a few yeRs back, I actually found it in dirt , in old Barn,
Thank you ,again

 

[Heth]

Persian (Iran) worth about US$900.00

Thank you so much!