Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, I Class Grand Cross With Case

(Orden del Sol del Perú). Instituted in 1821, Discontinued in 1825, Re-established in 1921. Type III. Badge: multi-piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, surrounded by a wreath in bronze gilt with green enamels, all of which is mounted to a bronze gilt base designed with eighteen rays simulating those of the sun, each ray bearing five emanating rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA / LIMA - PERU" (National Mint, Lima, Peru) on the reverse cartouche, with a wreath suspension in bronze gilt with green enamels, measuring 59 mm (w) x 92 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its original full-length sash with large bow-tie that exhibits a shimmering finish; and Breast Star: multi-piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, surrounded by a wreath in bronze gilt with green enamels, all of which is mounted to a bronze gilt base designed with eighteen rays simulating those of the sun, each ray bearing five emanating rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA / LIMA - PERU" (National Mint, Lima, Peru) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78.5 mm (w) x 78.5 mm (h), vertical pinback. Intact enamels, the reverse cartouche on both the Badge and the Breast Star exhibiting a slash through them, along with light contact and gilt wear, better than very fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, the exterior covered in maroon felt, inside lid in an off-white nylon and bearing the Peruvian coat-of-arms in gold-coloured ink, white nylon overlying the hinged area, base with a white cardboard insert and housing a raised platform, the platform and the square insert in the base in maroon felt, the platform incorporating a slotted medal bed for the Breast Star, the Badge resting above it, measuring 135 mm (w) x 307 mm (h) x 66.5 mm (d), the strip of maroon felt covering the hinged area on the exterior coming away slightly and weakening the integrity of the case slightly, the exterior with wear evident in the maroon felt covering in the corners on both the lid and the base, case also better than very fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Sun of Peru was instituted on October 8, 1821, discontinued in 1825 and re-established in 1921. It is awarded for exceptional achievements in civilian and military activities, in six grades: Grand Cross with Diamonds, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.