Posted by Brian on May 19, 2015, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Q Victoria"
This photograph clearly shows the upper brooch bears an image, which does appear to be the Shah of Persia when compared with this photograph.
The Shah visited the UK in 1873 and was made a Knight of the Order of the Garter by Queen Victoria. Presumably at this time she was presented with the Order of Aftab and the brooch in question.