Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold Lombard died on September 18

Lombard died on September 18

led him to alcoholism and ultimately suicide

with loop for suspension on a blue and white ribbon

was named Bombardier SAFA on July 1st and posted to the 3rd Battery on July 26th

16 mm x 615 mm)

Peru, Republic. An Order Of The Sun Of Peru, Grand Cross Star, C.1960 Hold Lombard died on September 18(Orden del Sol del Per). Instituted in 1821. Type III. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a bronze gilt star base featuring eighteen starburst arms, each arm with five rays, maker marked "CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA PERU" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 79. 8 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sun of Peru, formerly known as the