Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Archive Luke (Madomloue) Gregory of Morewood

Luke (Madomloue) Gregory of Morewood

120 mm x 280 mm

35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

along with fifteen months in France and Belgium with the 107th Pioneer Battalion

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Archive Luke (Madomloue) Gregory of MorewoodMedalla 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