Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold maker marked “L/13” for “Paul

maker marked “L/13” for “Paul Meybauer

salmon-coloured cloth cover

trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading

Butson was awarded the Defence Medal

Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold maker marked “L/13” for “Paul(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