Lot Archive

Lot

№ 804 x

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6 July 2004

Hammer Price:
£850

Pair: Marine 2 D. Swan, 42 Commando, Royal Marines

South Atlantic 1982,
with rosette (Mne. 2 PO. 420856 R.M.); U.N. Medal, Cyprus riband, mounted as worn, good very fine and better (2) £400-500

David Swan landed with 42 Commando at San Carlos Bay, “yomped” across the Falklands and, having fought in the actions at Mounts Kent and Harriet, ‘marched into Stanley/caught Canberra back’ (accompanying signed statement of services refers).