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Medal Retaking South Georgia, Gold plated
| Location | Falkland Islands |
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| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Relief map of the Falkland Islands occupying the central field, overlaid with the names of key battle locations including GOOSE GREEN, TUMBLEDOWN, STANLEY, SAN CARLOS, and BLUFF COVE inscribed across the surface. In the lower portion, a coloured Union Flag is displayed bearing the central legend THE FALKLANDS WAR, with the dates 2 APRIL - 14 JUNE 1982 inscribed below along the rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE FALKLANDS WAR 2 APRIL - 14 JUNE 1982 |
| Reverse description | Full-colour printed scene depicting three military helicopters in flight over a dramatic snow-covered mountainous landscape, consistent with the terrain of South Georgia. The foreground features a large Westland Lynx or similar naval helicopter rendered in detail, with two additional helicopters visible in the middle and background. |
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