Neshan-e Aqdas

The Nishan-e Aqdas (Imperial Order or Most Sacred Order) was an Imperial Iranian Order founded in 1870 by the Qajar Shah of Iran Nassereddin. There were three classes, with two different styles for Iranians (Sardar) and foreigners (Nishan). The Order was dissolved upon the collapse of the Qajar dynasty.

Order of Aqdas
Star of the Order
Awarded by

Head of the Iranian Imperial Family
TypeDynastic Order
Royal houseHouse of Pahlavi
SovereignCrown Prince Reza of Iran
GradesKnight Grand Cordon,
Knight Grand Officer,
Knight Grand Commander
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Aryamehr
Next (lower)Order of the Lion and the Sun

Grand Cordon

Grand Officer

Grand Commander
The 3 ribbon bars of the Order

The three classes were:

  • Aqdas (Most Sacred, 1st class)
  • Qods (Very Sacred, 2nd class)
  • Moqaddas (Sacred, 3rd class)

Recipients

See also
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