Badges of honor in Iran

This is a list about all badges of honor in Iran. The list contains badges and medals of the monarchy and government of the Qajar dynasty, Pahlavi dynasty and Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran which have special ratings and classes.

Qajar dynasty badges
The Qajar dynasty was an Iranian royal dynasty of Turkic origin, specifically from the Qajar tribe, ruling over Iran from 1789 to 1925. These badges used in the Qajar period and can be divided into two categories: • #Badges of swordsmen

• #Badges of prominents The swordsmanship badges had eight levels in the following order: • #Noyan A'zam badge (, For Lords)

• #Amir Tumani badge (, For Major-generals)

• #Sartippi badge (, For Brigadier-generals)

• #Sarhangi badge (, For Colonels)

• #Yavari badge (, For Majors)

• #Soltani badge (, For Captains)

• #Nayebi badge (, For Lieutenants)

• #Vakil badge (, For Sergeants) The badges were in the form of a baldric with colored ribbons, at the bottom of which a medal with the image of Lion and Sun was hung. The importance of the badge was recognized by their color. The blue colors belonged to the kings and the green colors belonged to Lords (Noyan A'zam), red to Major-generals (Amir Tumani) and Brigadier-generals (Sartippi) and white to the colonels (Sarhangi).

From another badges that used in this period include:
 * Order of the effigy of Amir al-Mu'minin (, Especially for Qajar kings and princes)
 * Order of Aqdas in three classes:
 * Order of Aqdas (Most Sacred - 1st class, , Called first class Lion and Sun badge until 1893, Order of Aghdas – Grand Cordon Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Qods (Very Sacred - 2nd class, , Called second class Lion and Sun badge until 1893, Order of Aghdas – Grand Officer Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Moghaddas (Sacred - 3rd class, , Called third class Lion and Sun badge until 1893, Order of Aghdas – Grand Commander Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of the effigy of Homayoun (, For First-class foreign officials)
 * Order of the Crown (, In two classes until 1926, Order of Crown Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of the Lion and the Sun (, In 5 classes from 1893, Order of the Lion and the Sun (Iran). Medal.gif)
 * Order of Aftab (, For women in two classes, Order of Aftab Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Zolfaghar (, Military order, Order of Zolfaghar (Imperial Era) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Jaladat (, Military order in three classes, Order of the Lion and the Sun (Iran). Medal.gif)
 * Order of Sepah (, In three classes)
 * Order of Science ()
 * Order of Toopkhaneh ()
 * Order of 10 Tumani Tala ()
 * Order of Noghreh ()
 * Order of Bombaran Majles ()
 * Order of Reshadat ()
 * Gold Order with the image of Ahmad Shah ()
 * Military Order of Bronze ()
 * Order of Officers ()
 * Gold Order for Commanders ()
 * Orders of Mashroutiat ()

Badges of the Pahlavi dynasty
The Pahlavi dynasty, the last ruling house of Iran, from 1925 until 1979, used these badges:
 * Order of Pahlavi (, In two classes, Order of Pahlavi Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Zolfaghar (, Military order, Order of Zolfaghar (Imperial Era) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of AriaMehr (, For the ladies of the royal family in two classes, Order of Aryamehr Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of the Crown (, In five classes, Order of Crown Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of the Pleiades (, For women in three classes, Order of the Pleiades Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order Of Homayoun (, In four classes, Medal of Homayoun Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Third Isfand (, Only one class, Third Isfand Decoration Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of the Red Lion and the Sun (, In five classes, Order of the Red Lion and the Sun Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Sepah (, In three classes, Military Order of Sepah (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Paas (, In three classes, Paas Decoration (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Avicenna (, For medical staff of army in three classes, Avicenna Decoration Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Military Order of Merit (, Military order in two types and three classes include medals, Order of Military Merit High Grade (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Eftekhar (, Military order in three classes, Order of Honor (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Military Order of Service (, Military order in three classes include medals, Military_Service_Decoration_(1st_Class)_Ribbon_Bar_-_Imperial_Iran.svg)
 * Order of Splendor (, For urban protection staff in three classes, Police Splendor Decoration (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Knowledge (, In three classes, Military Order of Danesh (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Art (, Order of the Lion and the Sun (Iran). Medal.gif)
 * Order of Javid (, For bodyguard staff, Medal of Jaavid Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Azarabadegan (, For fighters in Azerbaijan crisis of 1946, Azarabadegan Decoration Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of 28th Mordad (, For fighters in 1953 Iranian coup d'état, 1953 Coup d'état Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Effort (, For urban protection staff in three classes include medals, Police_Effort_Decoration_(1st_Class)_Ribbon_Bar_-_Imperial_Iran.svg)
 * Medal of Bravery (, For non-military gunmen who cooperated with the army, Medal for Bravery (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Three Stars of Service (, For urban protection staff in three classes, Police Three Star Service Decoration (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Razi (, Special order of the army medical staff in two classes, Order of Razy Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Years of Service (, For urban protection staff in three classes, Police Long Service Decoration (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Glory (, For the family of the martyrs, Sarbolandi (Military Pride) Decoration Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Medal of Reward (, For good service with special conditions, Padash Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Medal of Corpsman (, For good technical service with special conditions, Sepahy Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Medal of Farr (, For good service with special conditions, Farr Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Grand Order of Tir (, For best experts in shooting competitions in three classes, Senior Marksmanship Medal (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Marksmanship (, For championship position in shooting competitions with three types and three classes, Marksmanship Decoration and Medal (2nd pattern) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Sport Services (, For good sport services in three classes, Military_Sport_Services_Decoration_(1st_Class)_Ribbon_Bar_-_Imperial_Iran.svg)
 * 25th Anniversary of the Mohammad Reza Shah's Reign Medal (, Order of Persepolis, Persepolis Medal's Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * 2,500 Year Celebration of the Persian Empire Medal (, 25th Centennial Anniversary Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Coronation Commemorative Order (, To commemorate the coronation day, Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi Coronation Medal Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Rastakhiz Party (, In three classes, Rastakhiz Decoration (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Land Reforms (, In three classes, Land Reforms Decoration (1st class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Endeavor (, For urban protection staff, Police Endeavor Decoration Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Cooperation (, In three classes, Cooperation Decoration (1st Class) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of Tir (, Marksmanship Decoration and Medal (1st pattern) Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)
 * Order of P.T.T. Ministry (, PTT Ministry Decoration Ribbon Bar - Imperial Iran.svg)

Government Orders of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the ruling state and current political system in Iran, in power since the Islamic revolution and fall of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979.

Government Orders of the Islamic Republic of Iran are state badges (country) that are awarded to qualified individuals, whether citizens of Iran or foreign nationals, in accordance with the provisions of the by-laws. The order of the "Order of Islamic Revolution" as the highest badge of the Islamic Republic of Iran is for the then President. Other badges are given by the President on the proposal of the relevant ministers and with the approval of the Council of Ministers. The badges of the Islamic Republic in order of precedence are as follows:


 * A - Excellence Orders:


 * 1) Order of Islamic Revolution (, The highest honorary order in the Islamic Republic of Iran given to the President at the ceremony of the presidential inauguration, Islamic Revolution Ribbon Bar.svg)
 * 2) Order of Independence (, For who playing a key role in achieving high goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Independence Ribbon Bar (I.R.Iran).svg)
 * 3) Order of Freedom (, For who hold one of the first order of General or Expertise awards and continue to be qualified to serve the sacred aims of the Islamic system, Iranian Ribbon of Freedom.svg)
 * 4) Order of Islamic Republic (, For the heads and other officials of foreign countries, In three classes, Islamic Republic Ribbon Bar (1st Class).svg)


 * B - Expertise Orders


 * 1) Order of Knowledge (, For individuals who have made significant and unprecedented efforts to improve the country's scientific performance, In three classes, Ribbon of Knowledge.png)
 * 2) Order of Research (, For individuals who have been the origin of fundamental transformation or rare service, In three classes, Ribbon of Research.png)
 * 3) Order of Merit and Management (, For who achieve "an exceptional success in management, distinguished activities, aiding the oppressed and deprived people and/or beneficiary use of utilities and/or offering exquisite ways, In three classes, Orden al Mérito y Gestión IRI.png)
 * 4) Order of Justice (, For who have contributed to the enforcement of divine decrees and the establishment of law and justice in society, In three classes, Ribbon of Justice.png)


 * C - General Orders


 * 1) Order of Construction (, For who have made significant efforts in country's development, In three classes, Ribbon of Construction.png)
 * 2) Order of Service (, For who achieving distinguished success, In three classes, Order of Khedmat.png)
 * 3) Order of Work and Production (, For who have achieved remarkable results in industry or agriculture, In three classes, Ribbon of Work and Production.png)
 * 4) Order of Courage (, For courage, a high characteristic of human in achieving distinguished success, In three classes, Order of Shoja'at.png)
 * 5) Order of Altruism (, For who have distinguished effort and self-sacrifice for the sacred aims of the Islamic system, In three classes, Order of Altruism.png)
 * 6) Order of Education and Pedagogy (, For who have demonstrated competence in educational fields, In three classes, Ribbon of Education.png)
 * 7) Order of Culture and Art (, For who "facilitate theirs thinking, passions and emotions to express deep Islamic and humanitarian concepts and to spread culture", In three classes, Order of Art and Culture.png)
 * 8) Order of Mehr (, For women who are source of valuable works in social, economic and political affairs, In three classes, Ribbon of Mehr.png)
 * 9) Order of Persian Politeness (, For who have significant attributes or efforts in literary fields, In three classes, Ribbon of Adab Parsi.png)

National medals

 * National Medals of Appreciation (, The National Medal of Appreciation is to honor scientists who have shown significant contributions to the development of the country, In Golden and Silver classes)
 * National Medals of Memorial (, The National Medal of Memorial is to honor those who lost their lives defending the country, In Golden and Silver classes)

General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran

 * Supreme Orders
 * Order of Fath (, For the warriors with remarkable victory, In three classes, Order of Fat'h (1st Class).svg)
 * Order of Nasr (, For good support of the effective forces in combat services, support activities and veterans, In three classes, Order of Nasr Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Shafa (, For aid workers who have risked their lives to save lives)


 * General Orders
 * Order of Zolfaghar (, Iran's highest military order for great commanders, IRIA Zulfaqar Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Sacrifice (, Awarded for courage in battles, IRIA Altruism Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Veteran (, Awarded for courage in battles, IRIA Disabled Veteran Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Courage (, Awarded for courage in battles, IRIA Courage Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Jihad (, Merit and Skill award, IRIA Jihad Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Glory (IRIA) (, For the family of the martyrs, IRIA Glory Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Merit (IRIA) (, Merit and Skill award, IRIA Merit Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Knowledge (IRIA) (, Merit and Skill award, IRIA Knowledge Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Razi (IRIA) (, Merit and Skill award, IRIA Razi Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Art (, For activists of the Armed Forces in cultural and artistic affairs, In three classes, IRIA Art Ribbon.svg)
 * Order of Sport (IRIA) (, For good sport services in army, Only one class, IRIA Sport Ribbon.svg)