Military Order of Merit (Iran)
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The Military Order of Merit was one of the numerous orders of merit of the Persian Empire. The jewel of the order was a lightblue enamelled cross with three arms. The order's centre featured a purple medaillon featuring the imperial crown of the Pahlavi dynasty.[1]
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TypeOrder of Merit
Awarded forMeritorious service or achievement
Presented by
Iran
IranStatusNo longer awarded
| Order of Military Merit | |
|---|---|
1st Class of the Order | |
| Type | Order of Merit |
| Awarded for | Meritorious service or achievement |
| Presented by | Iran |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Final award | 1979 |
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The cross was laid on a wreath of palmleaves and two crossed scabbards, all in silver, and the ribbon was light blue with red borders.
The order was abolished due to the 1979 Islamic revolution.[2]
