Peru. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, I Class Breast Star, in Case GTRexclude within a blue enameled ring

within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) with arabesques

a quintessential and high-quality example of a replacement piece purchased by Blue Division veterans in Spain c

three drilled holes in the bottom for wall mounting

In 1853 he was made a First Lieutenant and a squadron commander in the 12th Landwehr Hussar Regiment

Peru. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, I Class Breast Star, in Case GTRexclude within a blue enameled ringInstituted 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