Uruguay. An 1865 Medal For Yatay, Silver Grade For Officers Hold With patina

With patina

worn from HJ members who where trained at DLV ( a very scarce badge)

WWI National Union of the Women of France Medal - 3rd Type

then solely attached to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade immediately afterwards

in fair condition with some tearing

Uruguay. An 1865 Medal For Yatay, Silver Grade For Officers Hold With patinaIn 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