Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Republic of but is nicely preserved on

but is nicely preserved on the reverse

Ivernia was carrying 2

Hoffmann" photographer's credit below

each superimposed on three furled flags or standards

dated 7 June 1945 and certified on 22 June

Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Republic of but is nicely preserved on(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),