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Auction: 15002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 435

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (RO1 (G) R M La-Touche D180356S HMS Glamorgan), good very fine

During the Falklands War, H.M.S. Glamorgan fired 1,450 4.5 inch rounds, more than any other vessel in the conflict. She was slightly damaged by bombs on 1.5.1982 and was hit by a land launched exocet missile on 12.6.1982. On the latter date 14 men were killed. The fires from this attack were brought under control and she was back in service 36 hours later.

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Sold for
£850