South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (RO2(T) S D Harvey D181594L HMS Alacrity) extremely fine £450-500

H.M.S. Alacrity was a Type 21 frigate, commanded in the Falklands war by Commander C. J. S. Craig, D.S.C. The ship saw extensive service, participating in several bombardments and clandestine operations, often in the face of return fire. On one occasion she detected, engaged and sank an Argentine supply ship. Alacrity was also instrumental in the rescue of survivors from the container ship Atlantic Conveyor when it was hit by an exocet. Sold with some copied research on the ship.