Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Archive the reverse with a monogram

the reverse with a monogram of Duke Ernst II

120 mm x 280 mm

with tubes going in through to the front

01 mm (w) x 40

35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Archive the reverse with a monogramMedalla de Yatay. Instituted in 1865. In bronze, engraver marked "J" and "VV" on the reverse, measuring 28. 8 mm (w) x 34 mm (h), bruised, light contact, replacement suspension, on an incorrect period ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Yatay Medal was instituted on September 30, 1865 and was awarded to the Uruguayan forces who fought in the Battle of Yatay. On August 17, 1865, at Yatay, Alliance forces led by the Uruguayan president, General