Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold A French Military Medal

A French Military Medal

KREIGSMARINE" in black threading with beads of gold highlights in the threading creating the lettering

capturing the fortress of Sisteron (March 5th)

with a shaped mouthpiece and two distinct chambers for passage of air to exit on either side

Butson was awarded the Defence Medal

Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold A French Military Medal(Cruz Commemorativa de la Compaa de Paraguay). Instituted in 1888. In blackened iron, magnetic, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its silver sun suspension indicating a second class award, very light contact, original ribbon, independent hanger with dual prongs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Cross for the Paraguayan Campaign was instituted on May 13, 1888 and awarded for service during the war against Paraguay from