Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold capturing the fortress of Sisteron

capturing the fortress of Sisteron (March 5th)

extremely fine) from July 1938 to Scheuringer

maker marked “L/13” for “Paul Meybauer

salmon-coloured cloth cover

KREIGSMARINE" in black threading with beads of gold highlights in the threading creating the lettering

Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold capturing the fortress of Sisteron(Cruz Commemorativa de la Compaa de Paraguay). Instituted in 1888. In blackened iron, magnetic, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its silver sun suspension indicating a second class award, very light contact, original ribbon, independent hanger with dual prongs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Cross for the Paraguayan Campaign was instituted on May 13, 1888 and awarded for service during the war against Paraguay from