Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Newly Listed Nova Scotia on December 20

Nova Scotia on December 20

four of the officers with the Iron Cross First Class adorning their uniforms

engraved "Z

Instead of attacking directly

the obverse bearing machine-embroidered gold bullion wire tresses

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Newly Listed Nova Scotia on December 20Medalla 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