Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive red thatched-look leatherette covering

red thatched-look leatherette covering

which resulted in a British victory

7 mm x 47 mm)

members of the NWMP were not eligible

measuring 39 mm (w) x 48

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive red thatched-look leatherette coveringMedalla 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