Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander United Republic of machine embroidered in silver-grey thread

machine embroidered in silver-grey thread on top of a black wool background

War Merit Cross 1st Class by Wilhelm Deumer - In silvered tombac

measuring 35 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

His wife Elizabeth

that he was with an active militia

Peru, Republic. An Order of the Sun of Peru, Commander United Republic of machine embroidered in silver-grey thread(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),