Argentina, Republic. A Medal For Allies In The Paraguayan War 1865-1870 Newly Listed Without lightning bolts indicates personnel

Without lightning bolts indicates personnel of so-called Klein- und Privatbahnen (privately owned railways)

and dated to July 1st

where he had surgery in order to remove the bullet

measuring 38 mm (w) x 61

Argentina, Republic. A Medal For Allies In The Paraguayan War 1865-1870 Newly Listed Without lightning bolts indicates personnel(Medalla por Aliado en Operaciones contra el Gobierno del Paraguay). Instituted in 1889. In copper, measuring 30. 5 in diameter, very light contact, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 20, 1889 for the military of Brazil and Uruguay who participated, allied to Argentina, in the war against Paraguay.