(Orden del Sol del Perú). Instituted in 1821, Discontinued in 1825, Re-Established in 1921. Six-piece construction, four-piece insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to bronze gilt base with eighteen independent starbursts, each of which incorporates five emanating rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA-PERU" and marked "Pareja" (Partner) on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78.5 mm (w) x 78.5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, crazing, chipping and repair evident in both the red and white enamels on the centrepiece ring, contact marks present on the reverse, very fine.
Footnote: The Order of the Sun of Peru was instituted on October 8, 1821, discontinued in 1825 and re-established in 1921. It is awarded for exceptional achievements in civilian and military activities, in six grades: Grand Cross with Diamonds, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.