Pictorial History of Iranian Military Uniforms
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Chapter 21. Pahlavi 1
Ahreeman X
February 23, 2012

Imperial Iranian Reza Shah the Great of Pahlavi Flag 1925 - 1941
Pahlavi
Pahlavi Dynasty (1925 - 1979)
In one of the darkest hours of the Iranian History when all was lost and despair was in the air, suddenly an explosion gave birth to a shining star ……
And then came Reza Khan to save Iran ……

Reza Khan Pahlavi the Mir5 (Brigadier General) and his Iranian "Persian Cossack Brigade" Troopers
Reza Shah was the last of the 9 Great Shahanshahs of Iran
In 8000 years of the Iranian history, Iran had only 9 Shahs with the title of “Great”.
Reza Khan was the last one.
They don’t build them like Reza Khan anymore.

Reza Shah the Great of Pahlavi Dynasty of Iran 1925 - 1941

Reza Shah the Great Father of the Iranian Nation 1925 – 1941

Reza Shah the Great of Iran, Father of Nation 1925 – 1941

Persian Aryan Salute by Reza Shah the Great
Reza Shah the Great is giving the Persian Aryan Salute (Right Hand)

Reza Shah the Great, Persian Aryan Salute the Troops
Reza Shah the Great is giving the Persian Aryan Salute (Right Hand) while inspecting the troops.
Notice that the Persian troops’ uniforms and helmets are WWII German uniforms.

Reza Shah the Great addressing the Iranian Military Commanders

Reza Shah the Great of Iran 1925 – 1941

Reza Shah the Great of Iran and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi follows behind him
For more information review:
Reza Shah the Great, the Real Story
Reza Shah the Great’s Photo Album
Answer to History: The Final Version by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Mohammad Reza Shah and Shahbanu Farah Pahlavi Photo Albums
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Photo Album
The Historical Relation between Monarchy and Shiite
Reasons for the Birth of IRI
8000 Years of Iranian History
Iran Dynasties and Monarchs of 8000 Years
How Monarchists and Republicans View the World?
Why Monarchy has Ended and We Must Start a New?
Monarchy or Republic Discussion Thread

Shah of Iran inspecting the Imperial Iranian Troops 1970s
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi inspecting the troops
Pahlavi Dynasty (1925 - 1979)
Reza Shah the Great (1925 - 1941)
Mohammad Reza Shah (1941 - 1979) {Last Shah (King) of Iran}

Imperial Iranian Pahlavi Army Insignia
IIA (Imperial Iranian Army)

Imperial Iranian Army Rangers Special Forces 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Military Women Parade

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Military Women Rifle Training 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Military Academy Cadet 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Military Academy Music Band Cadet 1970s

Imperial Iranian Pahlavi Police (Shahrbani) Insignia
Shahrbani = Police Force
IIP (Imperial Iranian Police)

Imperial Iranian Female Police Officer 1970s

Imperial Iranian Female Police Officers 1970s

Imperial Iranian General Samadianpour the Police Chief is inspecting the 1st graduating class of the Iranian Female Police Officers

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Police-woman 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Policeman 1970s

Imperial Iranian Pahlavi Gendarmerie Insignia
IIG (Imperial Iranian Gendarmerie)

Pahlavi Imperial Gendarmerie Music Band Gendarme 1970s

Imperial Iranian Pahlavi National Intelligence and Security Organization (SAVAK) Insignia
SAVAK the Secret Police
SAVAK (Sazeman-e Etelaat Va Amniyat-e Keshvar)

Imperial Iranian Pahlavi Secret Police (SAVAK) Insignia

General Nematollah Nassiri director of SAVAK 1965 - 1979

Education Corps-woman Salute
Pahlavi Imperial Iranian White Revolution Education Corps-woman 1970s

Education Corps-women
Sepah Danesh
Imperial Iranian White Revolution Education Corps-Women at the Senate, Tehran

Education Corps-women Rally
Sepah Danesh
Imperial Iranian White Revolution Education Corps-Women Rally at the Senate in Tehran, Iran

Education Corps-women Parade
Pahlavi Imperial Iranian White Revolution Education Corps-women 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian White Revolution Corps-woman 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian White Revolution Corps-man 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Universal Welfare Legionnaire Woman 1970s

Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Universal Welfare Legionnaire 1970s
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