South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (AB(R) C J Packer D174990H HMS Cardiff) slight edge bruising, good very fine
£400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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On 13 June 1982 H.M.S. Cardiff shot down what proved to be the last Argentine aircraft to be lost in the Falklands War. On 14 June she accepted the surrender of the 700-strong Argentine garrison at Port Howard on West Falkland island.