Order of the Sun

Order of the Sun

Order of the Sun may refer to:

  • Order of the Sun (Peru) (1821–present), the highest award bestowed by the nation of Peru to commend notable civil and military merit
  • Order of the Sun (Persia) (1873–1925), an honor or decoration of the Kadjar dynasty, which maintained order in the late-19th century region which is now known as Iran

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