| South Atlantic Medal | |
|---|---|
 Obverse, with rosette, and reverse of medal | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Service in the South Atlantic, during the Falklands War |
| Description | Cupronickel disk, 36mm diameter. |
| Presented by | the United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | British Armed Forces, Merchant Navy and civilians |
| Campaign(s) | Falklands War |
| Clasps | No clasp, but a rosette. |
| Total recipients | Circa 33,300 |
  ribbon bars of the 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. The South Atlantic Medal Association was formed in 1997 for recipients of the South Atlantic Medal.[1]
- ^ "SAMA History". www.sama82.org. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2022.