(Cruz Commemorativa de la Compaña 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 1865 to 1869, in three grades: I Class Gold, II Class Silver and II Class Bronze.

