Flag - vlag - "Lion and Sun"
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Historical cotton flag from Iran (Persia) with the Lion and the Sun emblem, 61 × 93 cm, in good condition.
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Distinctive flag of Persia (modern-day Iran) with the classic emblem of the Lion and the Sun (Shir-o Khorshid). This emblem was used for centuries as the national symbol of the Persian Empire and later Iran, until after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 it was officially abolished and replaced by the current state logo.
The Lion and the Sun is one of the oldest national symbols of the Middle East and connects pre-Islamic Persian royal traditions with the Islamic history of Iran.
During the reign of the Pahlavi dynasty (Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi) this flag fluttered over government buildings, embassies and at national ceremonies.
After the 1979 revolution this symbol was banned within Iran, making original flags from this period increasingly rare.
Current:
This historical flag with the Lion and the Sun is not only about ancient Persia; the country’s history lives on in the contemporary reality of Iran. Since the end of 2025 Iran has been the stage of large-scale protests and internal unrest, with people across the country rising up against economic problems and the current political system. The protests have been violently suppressed by authorities, with thousands of casualties and widespread international concern about human rights and freedom of expression.
dimensions: 61 x 93 cm
Seller's Story
Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries.
Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
Translated by Google TranslateDistinctive flag of Persia (modern-day Iran) with the classic emblem of the Lion and the Sun (Shir-o Khorshid). This emblem was used for centuries as the national symbol of the Persian Empire and later Iran, until after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 it was officially abolished and replaced by the current state logo.
The Lion and the Sun is one of the oldest national symbols of the Middle East and connects pre-Islamic Persian royal traditions with the Islamic history of Iran.
During the reign of the Pahlavi dynasty (Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi) this flag fluttered over government buildings, embassies and at national ceremonies.
After the 1979 revolution this symbol was banned within Iran, making original flags from this period increasingly rare.
Current:
This historical flag with the Lion and the Sun is not only about ancient Persia; the country’s history lives on in the contemporary reality of Iran. Since the end of 2025 Iran has been the stage of large-scale protests and internal unrest, with people across the country rising up against economic problems and the current political system. The protests have been violently suppressed by authorities, with thousands of casualties and widespread international concern about human rights and freedom of expression.
dimensions: 61 x 93 cm
Seller's Story
Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries.
Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title/inscription
vlag - "Lion and Sun"
Condition
Good condition
Material
Cotton
