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Order of the Sun of Peru
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The Order of the Sun of Peru (Spanish: Orden El Sol del PerĂº), 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.
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Order of the Sun of Peru | |
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Type | Order of merit |
Awarded for | Civil and military merit |
Description | Purple ribbon |
Presented by | the Republic of Peru |
Eligibility | All |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 8 October 1821, discontinued 1825, re-established 1921 |
![]() Ribbon of the Order | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (highest) |
Next (lower) | Order of Merit for Distinguished Service |
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