The 1st class was limited to the immediate Iranian Imperial Family, reigning monarchs, and foreign heads of state.

The 2nd class was awarded to other male members of the Iranian Imperial Family and to crown princes of foreign nations.

Since then, the order exists as the highest dynastical decoration of the Imperial House of Pahlavi.

The decorations include a golden collar with blue and gold links, the jewel of the order hanging from a broad ribbon and a star on the breast.

The badge is a precious jewel made in the shape of a cross with imperial crowns as arms.