Peru. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Grand Cross Set, c. 1960 Auction surrounded by a stylized belt

surrounded by a stylized belt and buckle bearing a raised inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques

00 mm (w) x 22

presents identical to award

5 mm (w) x 108 mm (h) x 22 mm (d)

and arm insignia/patch

Peru. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Grand Cross Set, c. 1960 Auction surrounded by a stylized belt(Orden El Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821. The Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt and enamel consists of a eighteen pointed sun, the obverse center featuring a fine Peruvian coat of arms on a bright gilded background, encircled by a silver ring with encrusted twelve jewel cut diamonds, circumscribed by an enameled red and white border inscribed EL SOL DEL PERU 1821, as well by a large enameled green laurel wreath with tied ribbon, the reverse marked