The Donald G. Mellen Collection

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Motorman S J Hird RFA Olna) extremely fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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The R.F.A. Olna was a fleet oiler, commanded by Captain J. A. Bailey. Based in Falkland Sound, she acted as a flight deck for Sea King helicopters from Nos. 820, 824 and 826 Squadrons.

With recipient’s U.K. Military Services identity card bearing small photograph.