Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Ii Class Grand Officer Star GTRexclude showing a lot of wear

showing a lot of wear

wear evident but minimal rust

the reverse with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

surface wear visible on the other buckle and the two buttons at the ends of the chin strap

Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Ii Class Grand Officer Star GTRexclude showing a lot of wear(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821, Discontinued in 1825, Re Established in 1921. Six piece construction, four piece insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to bronze gilt base with eighteen independent starbursts, each of which incorporates five emanating rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" and marked "Pareja" (Partner) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78. 5 mm (w) x 78. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback