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Medal Retaking South Georgia, Silver plated
| Location | Falkland Islands |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | A relief map of the Falkland Islands occupies the central field, overlaid with the names of key battle locations — including GOOSE GREEN, TUMBLEDOWN, STANLEY, and BLUFF COVE — rendered in bold raised lettering. The legend THE FALKLANDS WAR arcs across the lower field, with the dates 2 APRIL - 14 JUNE 1982 inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A full-colour printed scene depicts three Royal Navy Westland Lynx helicopters in flight over a dramatic snow-covered mountain landscape, referencing the retaking of South Georgia. The largest helicopter is shown in close-up in the foreground, with two further aircraft visible in the middle and background. |
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