Medal for Battle of Yatay

URY019 Medalla por la victoria de Yatay

Medal instituted on 30 September 1865.
Medal awarded to officers and mans of the Triple Alliance troops taking part in the Battle of Yatay on 17 August 1865.
Medal awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.
Battle of Yatay - was fought between the troops of the Triple Alliance and the soldiers of Paraguay near Paso de los Libres.