Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading

trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading

with a shaped mouthpiece and two distinct chambers for passage of air to exit on either side

Butson was awarded the Defence Medal

at which he was named Captain on March 19th

capturing the fortress of Sisteron (March 5th)

Uruguay, Oriental Republic. A Cross For The Paraguayan Campaign, II Class With Silver Sun, C.1870 Hold trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading(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