Order of El Sol del Perú

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The Order El Sol del Perú (German: Order of the Sun of Peru or Peruvian Sun Order ) is an award given by the Peruvian government to residents and foreigners for special merits and the like. a. in the field of art, literature, politics and other achievements for Peru.

history

For the first time, the order was founded under the name Orden El Sol on October 8, 1821 by decree of General José de San Martín to honor people who had excelled in the struggle for Peruvian independence . Since some bearers of the order tried to obtain further privileges through the award, the order was abolished on March 9, 1825.

In memory of the centenary of independence, the order was reintroduced as the Order El Sol del Perú by President Augusto B. Leguía by decree on April 14, 1921.

With the law of August 31, 1923 and “Reglamento” of September 9, 1923, which were subsequently amended several times, the legal basis for the order that is still valid today was created.

Gradations

José de San Martín introduced 3 levels of the Order:

  • fundadores (German: founder)
  • beneméritos (German: deserving)
  • asociados (German: partner)

Today there are six degrees of the order:

Medal bearer (selection)

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