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172 History 320 1970 (9 November). An oar from a Soviet Union Navy lifeboat, launched after a collision with the Royal Navy Ark Royal. The oar was recovered after a controversial collision in the Mediterranean Sea between the aircraft carrier and a Kotlin Class destroyer No. 365. With Daily Telegraph report and Noah’s News (Ark Royal newsletter) 18 December 1970 which includes accounts of the incident from both Royal Navy and Soviet Navy. Soviet Navy destroyer 365; Rev. Kenneth King, Royal Navy Chaplain to HMS Ark Royal; Thence by descent to the previous owner who has donated it to the present owner, SSAFA chariity. Condition: Very good. This lot is offered on behalf of SSAFA Ireland. SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, is a UK charity that provides lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families or dependents. Founded by an Irishman, James Gildea, in 1885, it is the oldest forces charity. The Irish branch disbursed over €350,000 to 1,866 recipients in 2019. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£270) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 320 321 1982 Falkland IslandsWar. Elizabeth II South Atlantic Medal with Rosette To 24342730 Private S. Anderton, Parachute Regiment, complete with clasp and ribbon Condition: Very fine. Estimate €500-€700 (approx £450-£640) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 321