Official Miniature Falklands South Atlantic Medal + Ribbon
Additional Information
The following people are eligible for The Falklands South Atlantic Medal + Ribbon
Medal
Cupro-nickel and circular in shape. The obverse of the medal shows the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth. The reverse bears a representation of the coat of arms of the Falkland Islands, surrounded by the words ‘South Atlantic Medal’ and a laurel wreath.
Clasp
No Clasp issued though a rosette was awarded to be worn on the ribbon for those who served for 1 day between 2 Apr and 14 Jun 1982 within certain specified geographical boundaries.
Ribbon
A central stripe of sea green flanked on each side by stripes of white and empire blue, shaded and watered.
Criteria
The medal with distinguishing rosette was awarded for 1 days’ service in the Falkland Islands or their dependencies or in the South Atlantic, south of 35° South and north of 60° South, or for 1 operational sortie south of Ascension Island, between 2 April and 14 June 1982.
The medal alone was awarded for 30 days continuous or accumulated service in the South Atlantic, south of 7° South and north of 60° South, commencing between 2 April and 14 June 1982 and completing no later than 12 July 1982.
The medal comes with the Rosette but it is not attached, for those who are entitled to wear the rosette it will not take long to attach it
