Peru, An Order of the Peruvian Sun Breast Star, by Le Maitre Auction joining the 3rd Brigade

joining the 3rd Brigade

most of the bronze wash is gone

constructed of a red card stock binding with a faux red leather exterior

Commemorative Cross for the War 1916-1919 (Crucea Commemorative a Razboiului 1916-1919)

measuring 75 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

Peru, An Order of the Peruvian Sun Breast Star, by Le Maitre Auction joining the 3rd BrigadeInstituted in 1821. Type III. Obverse centre shows coat of arms of Peru within orange and white enameled ring with EL SOL DEL PERU 1824, surrounded by laurel ring, vertical pinback and clasps, obverse mark reads LEMAITRE A PARIS '', 75. 6 mm, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Peruvian Sun was instituted in 1821 by General San Martin after the end of the War of Independence of Peru. It was awarded to the Peruvian, Argentinian, and Chilean