A 1860 Peruvian Order Of The Sun; Grand Cross GTRexclude Measuring 340 mm with the

Measuring 340 mm with the scabbard on

Military Badge

of excellent quality manufacture

joined the 14th Bn CEF on 24th September 1914 having seen previous three years service with 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment

with the two ends loose and missing their tie

A 1860 Peruvian Order Of The Sun; Grand Cross GTRexclude Measuring 340 mm with theA 1860 Peruvian Order of the Sun; Grand Cross Star in silver gilt and enamels, 76mm, cartouche maker marked "Lemaitre & Fils, Rue St. Honore 346, Paris", of very fine quality manufacture, nice old patina, extremely fine. French Firm Lemaitre had address on Rue St. Honore 346 until 1870, hence this star was made circa 1860 70. Very rare maker of this insignia. Footnote: The Order of the Sun (La Orden El Sol del Peru) is the highest award bestowed by