Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive members of the NWMP were

members of the NWMP were not eligible

"Onori e Glorie"

7 mm x 47 mm)

a SERVICE badge for those voluntarily attested for active service beyond Canada and a RESERVE badge for those medically exempt (among other reasons)

depicting an eagle with a central crowned crest of white

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Medal 1865, III Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive members of the NWMP wereMedalla 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