Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Republic of 34 mm (w) x 41

34 mm (w) x 41

The Office of Naval Intelligence published an extensive series of identification manuals during the war years and pictures of models continued to be used for target angle pictures and identification

each superimposed on three furled flags or standards

worn on original white

designer marked "MP"

Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Republic of 34 mm (w) x 41(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),