Medal for Rio da Prata and Tonelero

BRA025 Medalha de Campanha Naval do Rio de Prata e Batalha da Passagem de Tonelero

Medal instituted by Decree 547 of 1 April 1852.
Medal awarded to the Navy Officers and mens who participated in the Battle of Tonelero.
Medal awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.
Platine War - was fought between the Argentine Confederation and an alliance.
Battle of the Tonelero Pass - was a battle fought near the cliff of Acevedo.