Peruvian Order of the Sun sash badge; wreath suspension; sash missing
Key Information:
Country: Peru
Order: Order of the Sun of Peru (Orden El Sol del Perú)
Type: Sash badge (worn on sash)
Suspension: Laurel wreath suspension
Sash: Missing (not included)
Dimensions (approx.): 91.06 including wreath suspension × 59.10 mm
Construction: Multi-piece enameled badge
Medal Design: For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
The badge is in good overall condition with normal age-related wear and patina.
No visible enamel damage noted.
The original sash is missing.
Please refer carefully to the pictures for full condition details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Sun of Peru is the oldest and highest order of merit in Peru, originally founded in 1821 and re-established in its modern form in 1921. It is awarded for outstanding civil and military merit.
The sash badge with wreath suspension represents a high class of the order and was intended to be worn suspended from a sash over the shoulder. Examples offered without the sash are still highly collectible and commonly encountered on the market.
This decoration is sought after by collectors of:
Latin American orders and decorations
High-grade state orders
Peruvian national honors
Summary:
Original Peru – Order of the Sun (El Sol del Perú) sash badge with wreath suspension.
The sash is missing.
A fine collectible example of Peru’s highest national order.
Please refer to the pictures.