Medal for Uruguay, Silver Medal
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SKU: 02.BRA.0115.102.01.000
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(Medalha de Campanha do Uruguai). Instituted in 1852 by Pedro II. 1852-1853 issue. A very early rounded medal in silver, the obverse depicting an engraved bust of Pedro II facing left, inscribed D. PEDRO SEGUNDO IMPERADOR DO BRAZIL (Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil), the reverse presenting an inscription that stands CAMPANHA DO URUGUAY (Uruguay Campaign) circumscribing the date 1852, suspended by a Brazilian Imperial Crown, measuring 30.27 mm (w) x 51.20 mm (h - inclusive Imperial Crown), with minor wear and toned silver, accompanied by replaced breast ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Uruguay Campaign was authorized by Pedro II in 1852, in recognition of Generals, Officers, and men who defeated Rosas, leader of the Argentine forces, in Uruguay in 1852.
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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