Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Auction Archive Socialist Republic: Order of Outstanding

Socialist Republic: Order of Outstanding Achievement in the Defence of Social Order and the State

Grave Reference: Joint Grave 1

Knight with Silver Palm

It was originally an Uhlans regiment before being reorganized as a cuirassiers unit in 1821

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Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Auction Archive Socialist Republic: Order of Outstanding(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821 by General San Martin. Type II (1921 ). A Commander, in silver gilt, presenting multiple clusters of five rays, the central medallion features the Peruvian coat of arms surrounded by a red and white enamelled ring inscribed EL SOL DEL PERU 1821, surmounted by a green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse plain with a single central rivet, measures 58. 4 mm (w) x 88. 0 mm (h inclusive of wreath),