Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Campaign Medal, By J W, Chief’s Gold Medal C.1865 Archive the letter originally two-sided with

the letter originally two-sided with both sides copied

with his photo

oak leaf (Major J

a worn example in overall near very fine condition

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Campaign Medal, By J W, Chief’s Gold Medal C.1865 Archive the letter originally two-sided with(Medalla del Yatay). Instituted in 1865. 1865 1870 issue. A very rare oval medal constructed in silver gilt, the obverse centre showing an engraved Uruguayan coat of arms with the inscription CAMPAA DEL YATAY (Yatay Campaign), the reverse presenting the inscription 17 DE AGOSTO DE 1865 (August 17, 1865), surrounded by a laurel wreath, with unusual stamped of J W, measuring 28. 71 mm (w) x 38. 33 mm (inclusive of ring suspension), with minor lost of