Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Peru, Signature of José de San Martín, on an award document for the Order of the Sun, dated 12 January 1822, awarded to Don Andreas Reyes (?), document, 315 x 215mm., bearing the Peruvian emblem, minor staining, minor damage, fairly good condition £100-140

José de San Martín (25 February 1778-17 August 1850), together with Simón Bolívar, played a key roll in the Latin American struggle for Independence from Spain. Revered as a National Hero in several South American countries. Amongst the positions held, he was the First Protector of Peru, 28 July 1821-20 September 1822; General-in-Chief of the Chilian Army, 14 February 1817-20 July 1820 and General-in-Chief of the Army of the Andes, 12 January 1817-14 February 1817.