Peru, Republic. A Special Grand Cross Grade Military Order of Ayacucho Group to Submarine Commander

1. (Orden Militar de Ayacucho). Instituted August 9, 1932. A Special GradeGrand Cross Set, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, presenting a silver bust Simon Bolivar in the center with "PAREJA" engraved on the edge, set against white enamel with red enamel top and bottoms presenting the inscription REPUBLICA DEL PERU on the obverse, encircled by a white enamel wright with laurel leaf depictions, red and white enamel strips in the upper quadrants representing the Peruvian flags, and eight rays stemming from the 12 o'clock arm, the reverse bears the central bust of Antonio Jose de Sucre, with the inscriptions bearing AYACUCHO and 1824 in red enamel, measuring 53.3mm (w) x 75.3 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighing 94.9 grams, accompanied by the original full length sash in red and white ribbon (the red edges have been reinforced), pitting in enamel present, enamel chip in the red flag on the reverse, light wear, remains in near extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by the Star of the Order, in silver gilt, featuring a large bust of Simon Bolivar on a white enamel background, with red enamel on the top and bottom inscribed REPUBLICA DEL PERU AYACUCHO 1824, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with rays extending from the upper half bearing eight synthetic rubies alternating with rays of seven diamond chips on each side and forty genuine diamonds in eight rays along the top, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, with mint cartouche denoting the CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA, PERU manufacture, marked 925 denoting silver composition, measuring 64.1mm (w) x 81.3mm (h), weighing 129.6 grams, enamels intact, reverse bears oxidation and wear behind stones, hinge and catch functional, remains in extremely fine condition.

Contained in its original case of issue, featuring a blue velvet exterior, interior with white silk lid bearing the Peru coat of arms, with a blue velvet removable medal bed and ribbon storage compartment below, measures 130mm (w) x 265mm (l) x 70mm (d), lid functional, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar with plastic casing for ribbon protection, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Peruvian Sailor Statue with Framed Lot of Peruvian Insignia 

A statue of a male Peruvian sailor in copper affixed to a black and white marble base, wearing traditional uniform, posed with right hand on hip, measuring at 13cm (w) x 13cm (l) x 42cm (h), accompanied by a mixed lot Peruvian Insignia between time period 1949-1978, combination of silver and silver gilt pins,

3. A Submarine Wall Plaque, a Peruvian submarine bearing the Peruvian Navy’s crest in with red, white, green and yellow enamels, affixed to a wood oval wall plaque, measuring at 37cm (w) x 16cm (l) x 4.5cm (h), light wear,

4.Two Peruvian Navy Swords, Silver swords with a gilded lion head pommel and hand guard, silver chains on the grip with wear to the grip, with in a black leather case with golden detailing including an affixed anchor, first sword with silver detailing down the blade measuring at 1.5cm (w) x 82cm (l), with case measuring at 3cm (w) x 97cm (l), handle measuring at 8.5cm (w) x 13cm (l); second sword blade measuring 2cm (w) x 76cm (l), case measuring at 3cm (w) x 77cm (l), handle measuring at 9.5cm (w) x 12.5cm (l); case on second sword with damage.

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