Peru. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Grand Cross Set, c. 1960 visually-hidden maker marked "SCOTT

maker marked "SCOTT

he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Monks Horton

on loop for suspension from a replacement ribbon

wear evident in the leather from active wear

in scarce case of issue

Peru. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Grand Cross Set, c. 1960 visually-hidden maker marked "SCOTT(Orden El Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821. The Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt and enamel consists of a eighteen pointed sun, the obverse center featuring a fine Peruvian coat of arms on a bright gilded background, encircled by a silver ring with encrusted twelve jewel cut diamonds, circumscribed by an enameled red and white border inscribed EL SOL DEL PERU 1821, as well by a large enameled green laurel wreath with tied ribbon, the reverse marked