Military Order of Ayacucho, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.PER.0103.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Peru
  • Makers
    Casa de la Moneda, Lima
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLICA DE PERU AYACUCHO 1821
  • Image Licensing
    Fritz Rudolf Kunker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabruck and Lubke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg, www.keunker.de

History


The Military Order of Ayacucho (Orden Militar de Ayacucho) was established in Peru on August 9, 1932, however some resources claim that it was instituted on November 30, 1944. It was founded in commemoration of the centennial of the Battle of Ayacucho on December 9, 1824, wherein Peru won its independence from Spain. It is the highest military award within the country.

It is currently awarded for exceptional merit to military personnel of the Peruvian Armed Forces, as well as to foreign Officers who have rendered valuable service to the Peruvian Government.

The Order has five grades, these are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.

There is not clear either the Breast Star with Brilliants is an extraordinary grade or it is a private design.

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