Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Auction measuring 29 mm (w) x

measuring 29 mm (w) x 195 mm (l)

with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on a round base

(SS-Dienstdolch)

but overall very fine condition with dark and even patina on the gilded embroidery

Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Auction measuring 29 mm (w) x(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821. Type III. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a bronze gilt star base featuring eighteen starburst arms, each arm with five rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sun of Peru, formerly known as the