Persian manuscript on paper, six lines of black nastaliq beneath illumination in gold and colors and bearing additional inscriptions including one in the shah's own hand stating "Since Jalal al-Dovleh does a good service, we (I) bestowed upon him a studded epaulette. Dated 1900 AD.", another stating "The logo of King Mozaffar al-Din Shah Office"; the decree ordering the bestowal of a diamond studded epaulette upon Mohammad Reza Merza, Jalal al-Dovleh, by Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar, the fifth Qajar king of Iran (1896-1907 A.D.) upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Amin al-Soltan who wished to recognize Merza, a commander of 10,000 men, for his loyal service; the reverse with printed mark.