Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Campaign Medal, By J W, Chief’s Gold Medal C.1865 Auction Archive Ontario on December 6

Ontario on December 6

The fourth postcard illustrates a seated Lieutenant Berr

It received another DUC for action during Big Week

where he volunteered for additional service in the Pacific theatre with the Canadian Army Pacific Force

on proceeding overseas for service in the French theatre with the 4th Infantry Battalion

Uruguay, Republic. A Yatay Campaign Medal, By J W, Chief’s Gold Medal C.1865 Auction Archive Ontario on December 6(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