Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Peruvian Sun, Grand Cross, By Lemaitre Auction one with a two-piece construction

one with a two-piece construction

198 mm x 225 mm x 18 mm)

2 mm (h) inclusive of its coat-of-arms clasp

it mentions the award of the Civil Decoration

Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Peruvian Sun, Grand Cross, By Lemaitre Auction one with a two-piece construction(La Orden El Sol del Peru). Instituted October 8, 1821 by General San Martin. Type II. (1921 + ). A Grand Cross in silver, presenting 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, with an encircling green enamelled wreath with six oclock bow, the reverse is plain, with central maker mark LEMAITRE A PARIS, the badge is surmounted by a green