Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Hold 31 Canadian Battle Drill Training

31 Canadian Battle Drill Training Centre in Vernon

the medallion is encircled by a wreath of wheat with a red enamelled star at 12 o’clock

Gallantry Awards

5 mm (w) x 121

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Hold 31 Canadian Battle Drill TrainingMedalla 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