Medal for the Surrender of Uruguayana

BRA018 Medalha da Rendição de Uruguaiana

Medal instituted by Decree 3515 of 20 September 1865.
Medal awarded to Brazilian Officers, men and civilians, who served in the surrender of Uruguayana during the Triple Alliance War.
Medal awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.
Paraguayan War - was a South American war fought from 1864 to 1870.