Peru. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, I Class Breast Star, in Case Hold and maker mark of Deschler

and maker mark of Deschler

Silver diamond shaped medal

Situated within the scabbard’s throat is a functional spring catch which firmly holds the dagger in place during storage

marked with a large "P" on the reverse of the crown

Footnote: The Order of Merit (Military Division) of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem

Peru. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, I Class Breast Star, in Case Hold and maker mark of DeschlerInstituted in 1821. Type III. Obverse centre shows coat of arms of Peru within red and white enamelled ring with EL SOL DEL PERU 1824, surrounded by laurel ring, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, reverse cartouche denotes CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU as the manufacturer, measures 79 mm, enamels intact, very fine condition. Accompanied by a purple ribbon boutonniere. Contained in original case of issue, red leatherette exterior marked with