Order of the Sun of Peru explained

Order of the Sun of Peru
Presenter:the Republic of Peru
Type:Order of merit
Eligibility:All
Awarded For:Civil and military merit
Status:Currently awarded
Description:Purple ribbon
Established:8 October 1821, discontinued 1825,
re-established 1921
Higher:None (highest)
Lower:Order of Merit for Distinguished Service

The Order of the Sun of Peru (Spanish: Orden El Sol del Perú), formerly known as the Order of the Sun, is the highest award bestowed by the nation of Peru to commend notable civil and military merit. The award is the oldest civilian award in the Americas, first being established in 1821.

History

The Order was originally instituted on 8 October 1821 by General José de San Martín upon reaching Lima, to recognize those who had distinguished themselves in the campaign against the Spanish Royalists. The three classes of appointment to the Order were, in descending order of precedence: Founder, Meritorious and Associate.

It was discontinued four years later, after many grantees started to use the award as a nobility title, similar to the earlier Castile titles awarded by the colonial government. The Congress issued a law abolishing the Order of the Sun on 9 May 1825.

In 1921, the Order was re-established to commemorate the Centennial of Peruvian Independence.

Classes

The award consists of the following classes:

  1. Grand Collar
  2. Grand Cross with Diamonds
  3. Grand Cross
  4. Grand Officer
  5. Commander
  6. Officer
  7. Knight

Notable recipients

Royalty

Other people

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peru: Order of the Sun of Peru . medals.org.uk . 19 July 2020 .

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