Order of the Peruvian Sun, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star

SKU: 01.PER.0101.203.01

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  • Grand Cross Breast Star (by E. Gardino) Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star (by E. Gardino) Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star (by E. Gardino) Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star (by E. Gardino) Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star (by E. Gardino) Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star (by E. Gardino) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Peru
  • date of institution
    October 8, 1921
  • makers
    E. Gardino Succ. Cravanzola, Rome

History


Created just after the end of the War of Independence of Peru, the Order of the Sun (Orden del Sol) was founded by the revolutionary hero General San Martin in 1821 to reward the Peruvian, Argentinian, and Chilean Officers who had distinguished themselves in the Peruvian War of Independence.

The Order was established as a replacement for the Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic, being the oldest order of merit in America. It was authorized with three grades, Founder, Meritorious Member (Benemérito), and Member.

The Order was discontinued on March 9, 1825.

Some examples of this Order are exposed by different museums in South America. There are no known examples in the market, due to its short useful life.

The Order was reinstated on April 21, 1921 to commemorate the centennial of the declaration of Peruvian independence. It was designed to reward civilians and military personnel, both national and foreign, in recognition of meritorious service to the nation in fields such as arts, letters, culture, and politics.

It was established with four grades, i.e. Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, and Officer. The Collar and Knight were added years later.

In MB, the Order is classified into types. Type I includes the information regarding to the Order between 1821 and 1825. Type II consists of the information regarding to the Order since 1921.

In Type II, there are known two different model of this Order. A Medal features a Peruvian Sun without enamels was the model used from 1921 to 1925. The second design is the current model of the Order which has been used since 1925.

The Order was originally made by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, but was later transferred to Le Maitre, Paris, and finally to the Casa Nacional de la Moneda (National mint), Lima.

It is not clear if there were examples of a breast star, first model.

The Grand Cross Breast Star might feature brilliants on the central medallion when this was awarded to Heads of State.
However, with the addition of the Collar, it is not clear if this statute is currently active.

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Versions

  • Price

    $670 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: EL SOL DEL PERU 1821

  • Size

    76-78mm

  • Maker

    E. Gardino Succ. Cravanzola, Rome

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $420+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: EL SOL DEL PERU 1821

  • Size

    77-79mm

  • Maker

    Casa Nacional de la Modena, Lima

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $420+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: EL SOL DEL PERU 1821

  • Size

    76-78mm

  • Maker

    Lemaitre & Fils, Paris

  • Version Remarks

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