Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Peruvian Sun, Grand Cross, By Lemaitre consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 75 mm (w) x 62

75 mm (w) x 62

pin marked "L/13"

convoys and individual ships is recorded

giving badge "silver" appearance

Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Peruvian Sun, Grand Cross, By Lemaitre consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 75 mm (w) x 62(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