PERU. Order of Ayacucho Grand Cross Breast Star with Gemstones, ND

PERU. Order of Ayacucho Grand Cross Breast Star with Gemstones, ND (Instituted November 30, 1944). CHOICE ABOUT UNCIRCULATED. Barac-90; Ross & Stahl-Pe26. Weight: 133.83 gms.; Dimensions: 85.33 x 66.16 mm. By Zuloeta. Silver with red and white enamel and what appear to be possibly Diamonds and Rubies, but will need confirmation from the specialist. Obverse: Bust of Bolivar 3/4 facing left within wreath superimposed on cross, legend above "REPUBLICA / DEL PERU" and below "AYACUCHO / 1824", ray and flags above each with inlaid stones; Reverse: Five-line inscription within wreath "GRAN CRUZ / ORDEN DE / AYACUCHO / ZULOETA S.A. / 925". This handsome pieces offers a pleasing appearance with intact enamels and stones. The surfaces are bright with tone amongst the devices. A rather RARE issues that seldom appears on the market. The references list this issue in gilt silver, but not silver. The references also state that the examples with of this type are inlaid with diamonds. Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000.

Estimate:$900

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