hav·er·sack (noun): a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies; a bag for rations, extra clothing; a bag used by workers or travellers to carry havercake (oat-bread) in 19th-century England. From the French Havresac and German Habersack (18th century)
Showing posts with label Falkland Islands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Falkland Islands. Show all posts
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Falklands War Surrender Telex goes on sale
With the Falkland Islands back in the news, Bonhams will soon be auctioning a copy of the original Falklands War Surrender Telex.
This document, announcing the laying down of arms by the Argentine Forces under General de Brigada Mario Menendez in June 1982, is to be sold at the auction house’s marine sale on 3 April.
The auction takes place immediately following the 30th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands (2 April 1982).
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