marked “65” on pinback for maker Klein & Quenzer
with fasces in all four corners in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire
with steel fittings
An 1854 Crimea War Medal to the C
the reverse with an embedded integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch
Peru, Republic. An Order of the Peruvian Sun, Grand Cross Set, by The National Mint Auction Archive marked “65” on pinback for(Orden del Sol). Instituted in 1821, Discontinued in 1825, Re established in 1921. A Grand Cross Set, comprising a sash badge, multi piece construction, a silver gilt starburst of 18 rays, each ray bearing five emanating rays with textured edges, the obverse medallion presenting the Peruvian coat of arms encircled by a red and white enamel ring inscribed EL SOL DEL PERU 1821, surrounded by a wreath in silver gilt, surmounted by a green enamelled