Uruguay, Republic. A Medal For The Allied Army Campaign Against Paraguay 1865-1869, Officer's Version Auction featuring a second pattern Luftwaffe-style

featuring a second pattern Luftwaffe-style eagle (facing right)

on dark blue cloth background

finely executed in gold with red and blue enamels

along with a Stacked Seven-Ribbon Ribbon Bar (bronze gilt PLSC 1st Class miniature attached

cracking and discolouration evident on the sweatband from active use

Uruguay, Republic. A Medal For The Allied Army Campaign Against Paraguay 1865-1869, Officer's Version Auction featuring a second pattern Luftwaffe-styleEjercito 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