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Medal SS Canberra returns, Silver plated
| Location | Falkland Islands |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) plated iron |
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| Obverse description | Relief map of the Falkland Islands occupies the central field, overlaid with the names of key battle sites including GOOSE GREEN, TUMBLEDOWN, STANLEY, and BLUFF COVE in large 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 | Full-colour enamelled scene depicting the SS Canberra, a large white ocean liner, sailing to the left with the Union Jack and other flags flying from her masts. Several smaller vessels and tugboats are shown in the foreground waters beneath a warm golden sky, with a helicopter visible above the ship. |
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