Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Auction Archive It was originally an Uhlans

It was originally an Uhlans regiment before being reorganized as a cuirassiers unit in 1821

The interior features a 40 mm-wide brown leather sweatband with ventilation holes across the forehead

Socialist Republic: Order of Outstanding Achievement in the Defence of Social Order and the State

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Knight with Silver Palm

Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Auction Archive It was originally an Uhlans(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821 by General San Martin. Type II (1921 ). A Commander, in silver gilt, presenting multiple 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, surmounted by a green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse plain with a single central rivet, measures 58. 4 mm (w) x 88. 0 mm (h inclusive of wreath),