Second Medal for Uruguay, Bronze Medal

SKU: 02.BRA.0118.103.01

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  • Second Medal for Uruguay, Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Second Medal for Uruguay, Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Second Medal for Uruguay, Bronze Medal Reverse
  • Second Medal for Uruguay, Bronze Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Brazil
  • date of institution
    May 8, 1865

History


The Second Medal for Uruguay (Medalha da Campanha do Uruguai) was established by Imperial Decree on May 8, 1865 for the army, and on June 28, 1865 for the navy. It was founded to reward Brazilian ans Uruguayan troops who participated in the Uruguayan Campaign of 1865 where Brazil invaded, and annexed, Montevideo and declared war against Paraguay from there.

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

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  • Price

    $200 USD

  • Composition

    Copper

  • Inscription

    Rev: CAMPANHA DO URUGUAY 1865

  • Size

    20x25mm

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