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Pictorial History of Iranian Flags
Iran Flags' History
a book by Ahreeman X

Chapter Eight
Iran's Imperial State, Cabinet and Organizations Flags and Insignias

The Original Flag of The Imperial State Emblem
Iranian Empire under the Pahlavi Dynasty (1964 - 1979)
The emblem shows the traditional Persan lion holding a sword with a rising sun in the background and the Imperial crown on the top. The lion stands on a scroll without any writing on it.

The Flag of The Imperial State Emblem
Lion with the Persian Straight Sword

The Flag of The Imperial State Emblem
The Modern Version

The Ceremonial Flag of The Cabinet Ministers
(Pahlavi Era)
Green square flag with golden lion-and-sun in the middle.

Flag of The Minister of The War and Navy
(Pahlavi Era)
Green square flag with golden lion-and-sun in the middle and four golden anchors, one in each corner, pointing to the center.

Imperial Iranian Ambasadors' Flag
The Diplomatic Flag (Pahlavi Era)
White square flag with tricolour canton on top left corner and with three light-blue faceted five-pointed stars, one in each fly corners with one point towards the corner, and one in the middle of the flag with one point towards fly.

Imperial General Consulates' Flag
The Diplomatic Flag (Pahlavi Era)

Flag of The 2500 Years Celebrations
The official flag of The 2500 Years celebrations of The Persian Empire, one of the most glorious celebrations ever held in the world. The scene of the celebrations were in Pars State of Iran, basically in cities of Shiraz, Persepolis and Pasargad and the date was 1971. Every major head of state in the world or Government leaders on their behalf, were present in Shiraz.

Flag of The 50th Anniversary Celebrations
The official flag of the 50th Anniversary of The Pahlavi Dynasty's Constitutional Monarchy. The celebrations of the 50th year of the Pahlavi Era were held with the most glorious celebrations in Tehran and other cities of Iran.


Modern State Emblem in Black

Modern State Emblem Tricolor

Flag of The Red Lion and Sun
The Official Flag
This organization is a health and assistance organization. The Red Lion and Sun Corps were specifically established to assist the people during the times of emergency, natural disasters and war.

Flag of The Red Lion and Sun
The Diamond Flag
Used by Medical Corps and Units during war situations; also, used as emblems on Ambulances and other medical vehicles in city limits.

Insignia of The Red Lion and Sun
Used as insignias, logos and buttons for medical professionals, medical units and emergency units.

Flag of The Red Lion and Sun
The Modern Flag

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