Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Republic of Ivernia was carrying 2

Ivernia was carrying 2

each superimposed on three furled flags or standards

Hoffmann" photographer's credit below

In late 1924

but is nicely preserved on the reverse

Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander Republic of Ivernia was carrying 2(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821 by General San Martin. Type II (1921 ). A Commander, in silver gilt, presenting multiple clusters of five rays, the central medallion features the Peruvian coat of arms surrounded by a red and white enamelled ring inscribed EL SOL DEL PERU 1821, surmounted by a green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse plain with a single central rivet, measures 58. 4 mm (w) x 88. 0 mm (h inclusive of wreath),