Peru. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Grand Cross Set, c. 1960 Auction 5 mm (w) x 108

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

The regiment was first formed in 1890

horizontal pinback marked "MADE IN ENGLAND"

and arm insignia/patch

Peru. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Grand Cross Set, c. 1960 Auction 5 mm (w) x 108(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