South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (S (R) T R Cornall D187368E HMS Exeter) extremely fine £460-£550

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The James Fox Collection of Naval Awards.

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H.M.S. Exeter, a Type 42-class Destroyer launched in 1978, served during the Falklands War, deploying from the Caribbean after the loss of H.M.S. Sheffield. During the conflict she shot down three Argentinean aircraft, all with Sea Dart missiles.