Uruguay, Republic. A Medal For The Allied Army Campaign Against Paraguay 1865-1869, Officer's Version Auction cracking and discolouration evident on

cracking and discolouration evident on the sweatband from active use

the reverse inscribed “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands” (For work in the defence of Germany)

finely executed in gold with red and blue enamels

The belt exhibits spotting of white paint on its upper and is free of crazing

Winter Aid of the German People) Charity shooting event marksmanship badge

Uruguay, Republic. A Medal For The Allied Army Campaign Against Paraguay 1865-1869, Officer's Version Auction cracking and discolouration evident onEjercito Aliado contra el Paraguay. Instituted in 1891.. Blackened iron, 41 mm, with silvered sun suspension indicative of the issue to officers, original ribbon with dual prongs, surface rust on the medal, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by a decree of April 4, 1891 and awarded to the military of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, who had taken part in the war with Paraguay. The war was triggered by the expansionist aims of the