The James Fox Collection of Naval Awards

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (LAMAA K J Holt D065157G HMS Glamorgan) good very fine £600-£800

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

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H.M.S. Glamorgan, a County-class Destroyer launched in 1964, served throughout the Falklands War, when she fired 1,450 4.5-inch rounds, more than any other vessel in the conflict. She was slightly damaged by bombs on 1 May 1982, and was hit by a land-launched exocet missile on 12 June 1982, with the loss of 14 men killed. The fires from this attack were brought under control and she was back in service 36 hours later.