Imperial Coat of Arms of Iran (1925-1979) Ceramic Ornament

Imperial Coat of Arms of Iran under the Pahlavi Dynasty, used from 1925 to 1979. The shield is composed of the Lion and the Sun symbol in first quarter, the Faravahar in the second quarter, the curved blade of a Sassanid shamshir sword in the third quarter and the Simurgh in the fourth quarter. Overall in the centre is a circle depicting Mount Damavand with a rising sun, the symbol of the Pahlavi dynasty. The shield is crowned by the Pahlavi crown and surrounded by the chain of the Order of Pahlavi. Two lions rampant regardant, holding scimitars supports the coat of arms on either side. Under the whole device is the motto: "Mara dad farmud va Khod Davar Ast" ("Justice He bids me do, as He will judge me" or, alternatively, "He gave me power to command, and He is the judge"). Some of the colours were changed in 1971.