About
Gift of
- John B. Stetson IV
- Solveig Stetson
Source Collection
Stetson University, duPont-Ball Library, Stetson Family Collection
Rights
Copyright Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. May not be reproduced without permission. Permission: http://stetson.edu/library/permissions.php
Title
John B. Stetson, Jr. Service Medals and Pins: SFC 2024.017.028
Repository
University Archives, duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida
Identifier
SFC 2024.017.028
Description
Six-point starburst brown medal with medallion in the center featuring a lion holding a sword with a sun behind it. This design was first used in 1808 in Iran on medals awarded to both military and civilians, native and foreign. Hanging from a green and red ribbon. In original green box with the lion, sword, and sun symbols, as well as a crown, on the cover of the box. The Stetson family knew the Shah of Iran, and this was awarded to John B. Stetson, Jr. possibly during his time there in World War II. Serving at the rank of colonel in the army, Stetson, Jr. was sent to Iran in 1943 as fiscal advisor to the commanding general, and later was appointed director of the fiscal department of the Persian Gulf Demand.
Subject
Stetson, John B., Jr. (John Batterson), 1884-1952; World War, 1939-1945.; Iran.
Names
John B. Stetson, Jr.
Format
Physical Memorabilia
Box
Stetson Family Collection. Series VI: John B. Stetson, Jr. Service Medals and Pins. Box #1
