A Peruvian Order of the Sun; Breast Star

A Peruvian Order of the Sun; Breast Star - in silver gilt, center enameled, 79mm, by official Peruvian maker “Casa Nacional de Moneda Lima Peru”, circa 1950-60 manufacture, in very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sun (La Orden El Sol del Peru) is the highest award bestowed by the nation of Peru to commend notable civil and military merit. The award is the oldest civilian award in the Americas, first being established in 1821.