Uruguay, Republic. A Medal For The Allied Army Campaign Against Paraguay 1865-1869, Officer's Version Archive Leier joined the army at

Leier joined the army at an unknown date

His later service included both HMS Sphinx and HMS Hastings and it was while he was with the latter that he re-enlisted for an additional seven years' service on March 9

tiny chip in the white enamels on one arm on the clasp

Includes: three Ribbon Bars (one each for Australia

marked with the trademark crescent moon and “925” for silver content

Uruguay, Republic. A Medal For The Allied Army Campaign Against Paraguay 1865-1869, Officer's Version Archive Leier joined the army atEjercito Aliado contra el Paraguay. Instituted in 1891.. Blackened iron, 41 mm, with silvered sun suspension indicative of the issue to officers, original ribbon with dual prongs, surface rust on the medal, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by a decree of April 4, 1891 and awarded to the military of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, who had taken part in the war with Paraguay. The war was triggered by the expansionist aims of the