Peru. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, I Class Breast Star, in Case Hold designed with a raised continuous

designed with a raised continuous flap that runs around the circumference of the cap that incorporates an embroidered trim along its upper edge

light exposed overall

Footnote: The Order of Merit (Military Division) of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem

but typical Deschler

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Peru. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, I Class Breast Star, in Case Hold designed with a raised continuousInstituted in 1821. Type III. Obverse centre shows coat of arms of Peru within red and white enamelled ring with EL SOL DEL PERU 1824, surrounded by laurel ring, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, reverse cartouche denotes CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU as the manufacturer, measures 79 mm, enamels intact, very fine condition. Accompanied by a purple ribbon boutonniere. Contained in original case of issue, red leatherette exterior marked with