Medal for Battle of Paysandu
URY021 Medalla de Defensa de Paysandú
- Medal instituted in 1865.
- Medal awarded to officers and mans taking part in the Battle of Paysandu from 3 December 1864 to 2 January 1865.
- Medal awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.
- Siege of Paysandu - was fought during the Uruguayan War.