A Collection of South Atlantic Medals 712 Pair: Acting Leading Steward T. J. Perry, Royal Navy


South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Std T J Perry D177167F HMS Hermes); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (ALStd T J Perry D177167F RN) mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (2)


£500-£700 Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2009.


The 28,000-ton aircraft carrier H.M.S. Hermes was launched in 1953 and served during the Falklands War as the flag-ship of Rear- Admiral Sandy Woodward, under the command of Captain L. E. Middleton, D.S.O. Hermes shared in the provision, alongside H.M.S. Invincible, of almost all the air power of the campaign, her operational capacity amounting to 15 Sea Harriers and six Harrier GR3’s, in addition to assorted helicopter types.


713


South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (MEM(M)1 S F Hastings D162453K HMS Invincible) extremely fine Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2014.


£500-£700


The 19,000-ton aircraft carrier H.M.S. Invincible was launched in 1977 and served during the Falklands War under the command of Captain J. J. Black, D.S.O., O.B.E. Invincible shared in the provision, alongside H.M.S. Hermes, of almost all the air power of the campaign from start to finish. Ordered to remain behind in the South Atlantic following the cessation of hostilities, she was therefore at sea longer than any other Royal Navy ship before her.


714


South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (RO2 (T) S D Harvey D181594L HMS Alacrity) nearly extremely fine Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, June 2008.


£460-£550


H.M.S. Alacrity, a Type 21-class Frigate launched in 1977, served during the Falklands War under the command of Commander C. J. S. Craig, D.S.C. The ship saw extensive service, participating in several bombardments and clandestine operations, often in the face of return fire. On one occasion she detected, engaged and sank an Argentine supply ship. Alacrity was also instrumental in the rescue of survivors from the container ship Atlantic Conveyor when it was hit by an exocet.


715 South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (ASA P W Barker D187632K HMS Ambuscade) good very fine £460-£550


H.M.S. Ambuscade, a Type 21-class Frigate launched in 1973, served during the Falklands War as an Electronic Warfare picket ship to the Task Force, and she participated in many bombardments - including those in support of the assaults on Mount Harriet and Wireless Ridge. On 26 May she found herself in the unfortunate position of acting as a ‘screen’ for the Atlantic Conveyor. Although she managed to fire ‘chaff’ before two incoming exocets arrived, one of them ducked below to deliver a fatal blow to the aircraft transport’s port quarter.


716 South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (ALStd S F Burgess D116451C HMS Andromeda) good very fine £400-£500


H.M.S. Andromeda, a Leander-class Frigate launched in 1967, served during the Falklands War as a close-escort ship for the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Invincible, receiving no damage during the war.


717 South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (S(S) S W Marriott D188208B HMS Antrim) nearly extremely fine £500-£700


H.M.S. Antrim, a County-class Destroyer launched in 1967, served during the Falklands War under the command of Captain B. G. Young, D.S.O. As part of the advance-guard sent South, she served as flag-ship and played a prominent role in Operation Paraquet, the recapture of South Georgia in April 1982, and assisted in the movement of S.A.S. troops.


Between 20-21 May Antrim led the Naval Forces in the Falkland Sound during the amphibious landings. At this time she was hit by a 1,000lb bomb delivered by a Dagger fighter-bomber. The bomb struck the flight deck, gashed two missiles in the magazine and came to rest in the Seaman’s After Heads, without exploding. In further attacks by Daggers she was sprayed with 30mm. shells causing two serious casualties. After 10 fraught hours the unexploded bomb was dealt with by C.P.O. Michael Fellows of the Fleet Clearance Diving Team - an action that was to earn him the D.S.C.


As a result of the damage sustained the Antrim reverted to escort duties for the remainder of the campaign. 718


South Atlantic 1982, with rosette, this loose (MEM(M)2 C. Heeley D185187W HMS Arrow) in named card box of issue, extremely fine


£500-£700 Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, June 2009.


H.M.S. Arrow, a Type 21-class Frigate launched in 1974, served during the Falklands War under the command of Commander P. J. Bootherstone. On 1 May 1982 she was part of the force that bombarded Stanley Airport. As she withdrew with H.M. Ships Alacrity and Glamorgan they were attacked by three ‘Daggers’, with the Arrow receiving minor damage from cannon fire. She was next in action on 4 May when she helped rescue men from the stricken H.M.S. Sheffield.


The Arrow was then ordered into San Carlos Water on 25 May for an indefinite period due to cracks in her superstructure - surviving two weeks in ‘Bomb Alley’. On 8 June she helped extinguish the fire on H.M.S. Plymouth. She departed the Falklands for the U.K. on 18 June, arriving at Devonport on 7 July.


719 South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (RO1(G) R C Brown D162197P HMS Brilliant) extremely fine £460-£550


H.M.S. Brilliant, a Type 22-class Frigate launched in 1978, served during the Falklands War under the command of Captain J. Coward. On 12 May she was the first Royal Navy warship to fire the Sea Wolf missile in action, when she shot down three A-4 Skyhawks. On 21 May she came under Argentinean air attack outside San Carlos Water and was slightly damaged by cannon fire.


On 23 May she took part in the only ship-to-ship engagement of the Falklands War, when she and H.M.S. Yarmouth chased the Argentinean supply ship Monsunen in the Battle of Seal Cove. On 25 May she rescued 24 survivors from the Atlantic Conveyor.


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