General
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Awarded to all branches of the British Armed Forces, Merchant Navy
and Civilians who took part in the operations in the South
Atlantic. Point of interest 7.000 issued to the Army, 13.000 to the
Royal Navy and 3.700 to the Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary 2.000,
Royal Air Force 2.000, Merchant Navy and Civilians 2.000 |
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Description
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The Obverse of the Medal crowned profile of Queen Elizabeth 11.Reverse
laurel wreath below the Arms of the Falkland Islands with South Atlantic
medal inscribed round the top. |
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Rosette
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To qualify for the award the recipient had to have at least one full
day's service in the Falklands or
South Georgia, or 30
day's in the operational zone including Ascension Island. Those who qualified
under the first condition were additionally awarded a large Rosette for
wear on the ribbon. |
Replacing
and Claiming Medals
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Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA)
(Joint Personnel Administration Centre)
MOD Medal Office
Building 250
RAF Innsworth
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
JPAC Enquiry Centre:
Tel: 0141 224 3600
Veterans Freephone: 0800 085 3600
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Web Sites
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South
Atlantic Medal Association 82
SAMA 82 exists to maintain and
promote
a sense of pride and comradeship
among all veterans of the South
Atlantic
campaign, and to re-establish and
strengthen
links with the people of the Falkland
Islands.
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A good and efficient Medal service in the UK can be found at the web
site
Raymond D. Holdich International
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