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

The regiment was first formed in 1890

His Medical Board Report of a Disabled Officer dated April 27

with loss of finish evident throughout

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