Medal for Uruguay, Gold Medal

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SKU: 02.BRA.0115.101.01.000

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  • Medal for Uruguay, Gold Medal Obverse and Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Brazil
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: D PEDRO SEGUNDO IMPERADOR DO BRAZIL Rev: CAMPANHA DO URUGUAY 1852
  • Size
    31mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image/illustration is attributed to “Historia de los Premios Militares República de Argentina”, Vol. I, published by "Buenos Aires Talleres Gráficos, Arsenal Principal de Guerra" in 1910 in Buenos Aires. This image has been cropped. This resource is in the public domain in all countries.

History


The Medal for Uruguay (Medalha de Campanha do Uruguai) was instituted by Imperial Decree in 1852 to reward the Brazilian troops who distinguished themselves during the expedition campaigns to the southern of the country. The expeditionary troops where around 3500 men who fought against Argentine troops for the control of Uruguay during the Second Cisplatine War.

The Medal was authorized with three grades based on the rank of recipient. The Gold Medal was awarded to Generals, the Silver Medal was conferred upon Officer, while the Zinc Medal was for enlisted men.

There are two version that differ on their inscription.

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