What are Falklands medals worth?
The nine-medal collection, which includes the Distinguished Conduct Medal, was expected to sell for between £100,000 and £120,000.
What does the Falklands medal look like?
Description – The South Atlantic Medal is 36mm diameter and made of Cupronickel. The Obverse of the Medal has the crowned profile of Queen Elizabeth and the wording “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID DEF” on the circumference.
Is there a Falklands medal?
The South Atlantic Medal is a British campaign medal awarded to British military personnel and civilians for service in the Falklands War of 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina. Over 33,000 medals have been awarded.
What medals Am I entitled to UK?
Decorations, Gallantry and Distinguished Conduct medals
- The Victoria Cross.
- The George Cross.
- The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
- The Distinguished Service Cross.
- The Military Cross.
- The Distinguished Flying Cross.
- The Air Force Cross.
- The Royal Red Cross (Class 2) front and back.
Can I wear my father’s medals UK?
When is OK to wear my relatives medals ? War medals and service decorations of any sort may be worn only by the person upon whom they were conferred, and in no case does the right to wear war or service medals, or their ribbons, pass to any relative when the recipient is dead.
Is there a UK Cold War medal?
The Cold War Medal marks service with British & Allied Forces during The Cold War 1945 – 1991, their next of kin or direct descendants. The obverse of the medal comprises the flags of the three main players in the Cold War; the Soviet Union being contained by the United States and the UK showing the dates 1945-1991.
Do the SAS get medals?
Whilst one SAS member and four others were awarded medals because of their role in the day’s events, Curry was not recognised.
What is the salary of a SAS soldier?
SAS soldiers’ pay ranges from less than £25,000 a year to around £80,000, depending on their skills and rank. This compares with a basic £13,000 for privates in other regiments.