Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Campaign Medal, By J W, Chief’s Gold Medal C.1865 United Republic of 00 mm (w) x 43

00 mm (w) x 43

A 1914 Iron Cross

Medals were awarded as a symbol of the autonomous status of the T'ai Federation

While with the Fort Garry Horse

marked with symbol of “Hermann Aurich Co

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Campaign Medal, By J W, Chief’s Gold Medal C.1865 United Republic of 00 mm (w) x 43(Medalla del Yatay). Instituted in 1865. 1865 1870 issue. A very rare oval medal constructed in silver gilt, the obverse centre showing an engraved Uruguayan coat of arms with the inscription CAMPAA DEL YATAY (Yatay Campaign), the reverse presenting the inscription 17 DE AGOSTO DE 1865 (August 17, 1865), surrounded by a laurel wreath, with unusual stamped of J W, measuring 28. 71 mm (w) x 38. 33 mm (inclusive of ring suspension), with minor lost of