Uruguay. An 1865 Medal For Yatay, Silver Grade For Officers Hold He served until 1958

He served until 1958

in fair condition with some tearing

cypher of Adolf Friedrich

With patina

Uruguay. An 1865 Medal For Yatay, Silver Grade For Officers Hold He served until 1958In silver, Bronze, 28. 6 mm x 34 mm, without ribbon, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on September 30, 1865 and awarded to the Uruguayan forces who fought in the Battle of Yatay (Jata). A silver medal was awarded to officers, a bronze medal to other ranks. Paraguay fought a catastrophic war against the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay from 1864 to 1870. At Yatay on August 17, 1865, Alliance