A 1860 Peruvian Order Of The Sun; Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity from June 1 to 17

from June 1 to 17

and with full cross-graining

Browne was awarded the Military Cross on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday

Fort Union

all in gold

A 1860 Peruvian Order Of The Sun; Grand Cross certificate_of_authenticity from June 1 to 17A 1860 Peruvian Order of the Sun; Grand Cross Star in silver gilt and enamels, 76mm, cartouche maker marked "Lemaitre & Fils, Rue St. Honore 346, Paris", of very fine quality manufacture, nice old patina, extremely fine. French Firm Lemaitre had address on Rue St. Honore 346 until 1870, hence this star was made circa 1860 70. Very rare maker of this insignia. Footnote: The Order of the Sun (La Orden El Sol del Peru) is the highest award bestowed by