[3] After the return of the Uruguayan brigade, after the new authorities of president Giró took in charge, the government declared as a holiday the day of landing of the battalions.

[4] A year after this ceremony, General Anacleto Medina and Colonels Ramón Cáceres and Wenceslao Paunero went before the government to request to be awarded with this decoration, with the same formalities as that given to César Díaz, because they had also participated in the Battle of Caseros.

The press also had a critical attitude, and deputy Juan Carlos Gómez tried to impeach President Giró, this being supported by the Colorado Party.

[3][4] The medal was handcrafted, and was distinguished by its oval shape, minted in gold for chiefs (from colonel to sergeant major), in silver for officers (from captain to second lieutenant) and in copper (or brass) for the troop.

[1][3] For the Chief of the Uruguayan brigade, César Díaz, the handle of the gold medal was decorated with a laurel wreath, while for the other this feature was not present.