A original print of The Navy and the men of The Firebrand cutting he booms of The Argentine Navy during The Battle of Obligado in 1845. On the side is a red ribbon that was found inside of a Bible which was placed there by a German priest who had been in Buenos Aires and then returned to Germany.
Below is the transcription from the back of the picture:
"In 1845 The British and French squadrons in South America were ordered to reopen The Parana River, which had been closed by Rosas, President of Argentine Republic. Rosas had taken a strong position at Obligado, commanded by four batteries, with a boom, composed of vessels moored and connected by chains, acros the river, and a ship of war and some gun-boats above this defence. The british force consisted of six vessels (Two paddle steamers), and the French of five vessels, (One paddle steamer); and on the 20th November they advanced to cut the boom and capture the forts. The wind was light, and the sailing vessels were severely handled by the batteries in detail, being unable to carry out the programme and act in concert. Soon after noon Captain James Hope, of The "Firebrand" volunteered to cut the boom. Taking with three boats, with armourers, and assisted by Liutenant Webb, Mr. Nicholson (mate), and mr Commerell (midshipman), he accomplished his purpose in four minutes, under a tremendous fire.
Below is the transcription from the back of the picture:
"In 1845 The British and French squadrons in South America were ordered to reopen The Parana River, which had been closed by Rosas, President of Argentine Republic. Rosas had taken a strong position at Obligado, commanded by four batteries, with a boom, composed of vessels moored and connected by chains, acros the river, and a ship of war and some gun-boats above this defence. The british force consisted of six vessels (Two paddle steamers), and the French of five vessels, (One paddle steamer); and on the 20th November they advanced to cut the boom and capture the forts. The wind was light, and the sailing vessels were severely handled by the batteries in detail, being unable to carry out the programme and act in concert. Soon after noon Captain James Hope, of The "Firebrand" volunteered to cut the boom. Taking with three boats, with armourers, and assisted by Liutenant Webb, Mr. Nicholson (mate), and mr Commerell (midshipman), he accomplished his purpose in four minutes, under a tremendous fire.
Lef: Admiral Louis Leblanc. Center: Admiral Sir Charles Hotham. Right: Giuseppe Garibaldi.
One of the first actions of the Marines could go back to combat in 1842 Costa Brava, where the Argentina Confederation fleet under William Browm defeated Giuseppe Garibaldi after two days of naval and coastal fighting. The
confederation's coastal artillery Argentina from 1845 to 50 had a conflict with French and British fleet commanded by the admirals Massieu de Clerval and Sir Charles Hotham. Although much earlier, during the war between France and
Argentina Confederation in 1838, the French in command of Lieutenant Commander Daguenet under orders of Admiral Louis Leblanc Martin Garcia island take the heroically defended by Colonel Jeronimo Costa Patricios Regiment commanded. The defenders surrendered and were greeted with honors from the French.
In 1938 The Coastal Artillery became known as (Infanteria Marina) Marines.
One of the first actions of the Marines could go back to combat in 1842 Costa Brava, where the Argentina Confederation fleet under William Browm defeated Giuseppe Garibaldi after two days of naval and coastal fighting. The
confederation's coastal artillery Argentina from 1845 to 50 had a conflict with French and British fleet commanded by the admirals Massieu de Clerval and Sir Charles Hotham. Although much earlier, during the war between France and
Argentina Confederation in 1838, the French in command of Lieutenant Commander Daguenet under orders of Admiral Louis Leblanc Martin Garcia island take the heroically defended by Colonel Jeronimo Costa Patricios Regiment commanded. The defenders surrendered and were greeted with honors from the French.
In 1938 The Coastal Artillery became known as (Infanteria Marina) Marines.
Left: Cnel Jeronimo Costa. Center: General Lucio Mansilla. Right: Admiral Brown.
Model 1901 Argentine Navy shoulder boards loops, "Ship-of-the-line".
1901 Uniform. Gew88 1888 Commission Rifles?
37-millimetre (1.457-inch) Maxim automatic gun (Pom - Pom ), on a standard naval pedestal mounting.
In 1888 the "Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co." became the "Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co." In the photo is Hiram Maxim. Helge Palmcrantz developed his machine gun in 1873 in association with the banker Thorsten Nordenfelt, both Swedish.
In 1888 the "Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co." became the "Maxim Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Co." In the photo is Hiram Maxim. Helge Palmcrantz developed his machine gun in 1873 in association with the banker Thorsten Nordenfelt, both Swedish.
The Argentine Navy (Armada Argentina) purchased the refined Model 1895 "World Standard". By the time Argentina placed its first order for 50 guns in 1895, the design had been standardized for military export.
Based on the "World Standard" pattern finalized around 1889, featuring an 1889-pattern lock and a walnut roller in the feed block to assist belt feeding. Famous for their all-brass construction, including the water jacket, feed block, and fusee spring cover. Chambered in 7.65×53mm Mauser to match the nation's service rifles.
The first 50 were made by Maxim Nordenfelt in England (1895); subsequent orders were fulfilled by DWM in Germany (1898 and 1902).
These weapons remained in service with the Argentine military until 1929 and were used by police units as late as the 1950s. Because of their high quality and brass-heavy design, they are often referred to by collectors as "Steampunk" Maxims.
In the early 1900s, the Artillería de Costa (Coastal Artillery) and the Armada Argentina utilized several types of machine guns, primarily sourced from European manufacturers to defend strategic ports and complement their heavy Krupp batteries.
Maxim "World Standard" (7.65mm): Argentina was an early adopter of the Maxim gun. The Navy Purchasing Commission placed the first order in 1895 for 50 "World Standard" Maxims from the Maxim Nordenfelt Company in England.
Chambered in 7.65x53mm Mauser to match the standard service rifle. These early models were famous for their brass water jackets, brass feed blocks, and "ball" grips. They were often used on Acland tripods which could also be mounted on wheeled field carriages for mobility along coastal positions.
Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon (37mm & 47mm): While technically light artillery, these hand-cranked "machine cannons" were the primary defense against the fast-moving torpedo boats of the era.
The 37mm "1-pounder" was commonly used in land-based coastal fortifications, while the 47mm "3-pounder" was standard on larger naval vessels and for heavier coastal batteries. They could maintain a practical rate of fire of about 25–35 rounds per minute.
Secondary and Experimental Arms
Colt-Browning M1895 "Potato Digger": Although more common in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, some 7mm Mauser versions were evaluated and used in the region during the early 1900s.
Nordenfelt Multi-barrel Guns: Before the full transition to the Maxim, the Argentine Navy utilized Nordenfelt palm-lever operated guns (in various calibers from rifle to 1-inch) for close-in defense on ships and in coastal "fortines".
Based on the "World Standard" pattern finalized around 1889, featuring an 1889-pattern lock and a walnut roller in the feed block to assist belt feeding. Famous for their all-brass construction, including the water jacket, feed block, and fusee spring cover. Chambered in 7.65×53mm Mauser to match the nation's service rifles.
The first 50 were made by Maxim Nordenfelt in England (1895); subsequent orders were fulfilled by DWM in Germany (1898 and 1902).
These weapons remained in service with the Argentine military until 1929 and were used by police units as late as the 1950s. Because of their high quality and brass-heavy design, they are often referred to by collectors as "Steampunk" Maxims.
In the early 1900s, the Artillería de Costa (Coastal Artillery) and the Armada Argentina utilized several types of machine guns, primarily sourced from European manufacturers to defend strategic ports and complement their heavy Krupp batteries.
Maxim "World Standard" (7.65mm): Argentina was an early adopter of the Maxim gun. The Navy Purchasing Commission placed the first order in 1895 for 50 "World Standard" Maxims from the Maxim Nordenfelt Company in England.
Chambered in 7.65x53mm Mauser to match the standard service rifle. These early models were famous for their brass water jackets, brass feed blocks, and "ball" grips. They were often used on Acland tripods which could also be mounted on wheeled field carriages for mobility along coastal positions.
Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon (37mm & 47mm): While technically light artillery, these hand-cranked "machine cannons" were the primary defense against the fast-moving torpedo boats of the era.
The 37mm "1-pounder" was commonly used in land-based coastal fortifications, while the 47mm "3-pounder" was standard on larger naval vessels and for heavier coastal batteries. They could maintain a practical rate of fire of about 25–35 rounds per minute.
Secondary and Experimental Arms
Colt-Browning M1895 "Potato Digger": Although more common in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, some 7mm Mauser versions were evaluated and used in the region during the early 1900s.
Nordenfelt Multi-barrel Guns: Before the full transition to the Maxim, the Argentine Navy utilized Nordenfelt palm-lever operated guns (in various calibers from rifle to 1-inch) for close-in defense on ships and in coastal "fortines".
Caras y Caretas Magazine.
Left: Maxim-Nordenfelt in 1891 Mauser "Cartucho". The standard machine guns used by the Argentine military were indeed chambered in 7.65×53mm Mauser. Right: 37mm Maxim-Nordenfelt "Pom-Pom"
The former residence of Juan Manuel de Rosas—known as the Caserón de Rosas (located in the San Benito de Palermo district)—served as a base for both the Army and Navy schools in the late 19th century.
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Around 1900, the Argentine Navy (Armada Argentina) primarily used Whitehead torpedoes, which were the international standard of the era.
The torpedo systems in service during this period were characterized by the transition from 18-inch to 21-inch calibers.
18-inch (450 mm / 457 mm) Whitehead. These were the most common torpedoes in the fleet around 1900. They were equipped on the Garibaldi-class armored cruisers (four above-water tubes) and the protected cruiser ARA Buenos Aires (five tubes).
21-inch (533 mm) Whitehead. Introduced to the fleet near the turn of the century as the Navy sought more powerful armament. The battleship ARA Almirante Brown was converted in 1898 to include two 21-inch launchers.
Spar Torpedoes. Though becoming obsolete by 1900, some older torpedo boats still carried spar torpedoes (explosives on the end of a long pole), a legacy of the "Sarmiento Fleet" era.
Argentina sourced its torpedoes from various international suppliers to maintain its naval arms race with Chile and Brazil:
Whitehead (Fiume, Austria-Hungary). The primary supplier for the Garibaldi-class cruisers and early 21-inch models.
Schwarzkopff (Germany). Known for producing bronze-bodied versions of the Whitehead design, which were less prone to corrosion.
E.W. Bliss & Bliss-Leavitt (USA). Argentina later ordered these American-made torpedoes as they transitioned into the 20th century.
Torpedo-Bearing Vessels (c. 1900)
Armored Cruisers. Garibaldi, San Martín, Belgrano, and Pueyrredón each carried four 18-inch Whitehead tubes.
Protected Cruisers. ARA Buenos Aires carried five 18-inch tubes.
Torpedo Boats. The fleet included 22 torpedo boats at the close of the century, ranging from the British-built Bathurst class to smaller domestic and European.
The torpedo systems in service during this period were characterized by the transition from 18-inch to 21-inch calibers.
18-inch (450 mm / 457 mm) Whitehead. These were the most common torpedoes in the fleet around 1900. They were equipped on the Garibaldi-class armored cruisers (four above-water tubes) and the protected cruiser ARA Buenos Aires (five tubes).
21-inch (533 mm) Whitehead. Introduced to the fleet near the turn of the century as the Navy sought more powerful armament. The battleship ARA Almirante Brown was converted in 1898 to include two 21-inch launchers.
Spar Torpedoes. Though becoming obsolete by 1900, some older torpedo boats still carried spar torpedoes (explosives on the end of a long pole), a legacy of the "Sarmiento Fleet" era.
Argentina sourced its torpedoes from various international suppliers to maintain its naval arms race with Chile and Brazil:
Whitehead (Fiume, Austria-Hungary). The primary supplier for the Garibaldi-class cruisers and early 21-inch models.
Schwarzkopff (Germany). Known for producing bronze-bodied versions of the Whitehead design, which were less prone to corrosion.
E.W. Bliss & Bliss-Leavitt (USA). Argentina later ordered these American-made torpedoes as they transitioned into the 20th century.
Torpedo-Bearing Vessels (c. 1900)
Armored Cruisers. Garibaldi, San Martín, Belgrano, and Pueyrredón each carried four 18-inch Whitehead tubes.
Protected Cruisers. ARA Buenos Aires carried five 18-inch tubes.
Torpedo Boats. The fleet included 22 torpedo boats at the close of the century, ranging from the British-built Bathurst class to smaller domestic and European.
Avisos "Tehuelche" (A-2) and "Fueguino" )A-3) (A = Aviso), which are being used as transport for coastal artillery troops.
Avisos "Tehuelche" (A-2) and "Fueguino" (A-3) were specialized auxiliary vessels that played a unique role in the early-to-mid 20th century. These ships are particularly notable for their connection to the Coastal Artillery and their diverse armament history.
These ships served as multipurpose transports and support vessels. They were primarily used for the transport of coastal artillery troops and equipment to remote positions along the Argentine coast.
They were active from the early 1900s through the 1940s. In 1903, they were documented during training exercises with troops using the Mauser M1891 rifle.
They worked closely with the Coastal Artillery (Artillería de Costa), which was responsible for defending strategic ports and naval bases like Puerto Belgrano.
Technical Specifications. According to historical Navy records from 1922:
The Tehuelche was built in England (Summers & Day) around 1900.
They were relatively small vessels, roughly 30.5 meters in length with a displacement of about 300–310 tons.
Their shallow draft (roughly 3 meters) made them ideal for navigating the difficult inlets and channels of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, allowing them to deposit troops and heavy guns directly onto remote shores.
The Aviso Tehuelche and Aviso Fueguino were part of the Tehuelche class (also referred to as the Tehuelche and Fueguino type).These vessels were specifically ordered by the Argentine Navy at the turn of the 20th century to serve as versatile auxiliary ships.
They were small, shallow-draft auxiliary vessels designed for the rugged conditions of the South Atlantic. They displaced approximately 300–310 tons and were roughly 30 meters in length. They were built by the British shipyard Summers & Day in Southampton, England, around 1900–1901.
Caras y Caretas 1902.
Avisos "Tehuelche" (A-2) and "Fueguino" (A-3) were specialized auxiliary vessels that played a unique role in the early-to-mid 20th century. These ships are particularly notable for their connection to the Coastal Artillery and their diverse armament history.
These ships served as multipurpose transports and support vessels. They were primarily used for the transport of coastal artillery troops and equipment to remote positions along the Argentine coast.
They were active from the early 1900s through the 1940s. In 1903, they were documented during training exercises with troops using the Mauser M1891 rifle.
They worked closely with the Coastal Artillery (Artillería de Costa), which was responsible for defending strategic ports and naval bases like Puerto Belgrano.
Technical Specifications. According to historical Navy records from 1922:
The Tehuelche was built in England (Summers & Day) around 1900.
They were relatively small vessels, roughly 30.5 meters in length with a displacement of about 300–310 tons.
Their shallow draft (roughly 3 meters) made them ideal for navigating the difficult inlets and channels of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, allowing them to deposit troops and heavy guns directly onto remote shores.
The Aviso Tehuelche and Aviso Fueguino were part of the Tehuelche class (also referred to as the Tehuelche and Fueguino type).These vessels were specifically ordered by the Argentine Navy at the turn of the 20th century to serve as versatile auxiliary ships.
They were small, shallow-draft auxiliary vessels designed for the rugged conditions of the South Atlantic. They displaced approximately 300–310 tons and were roughly 30 meters in length. They were built by the British shipyard Summers & Day in Southampton, England, around 1900–1901.
Caras y Caretas 1902.
1903, instruction with Mauser M1991. Caras y Caretas.
Coastal Artillery Troops, circa 1940s.
1944 Coastal Artillery?.
Model 1945 uniform. Coastal Artillery and Naval Band
Caras y Caretas 1931. |
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Ara Sarmiento. The middle sailor has the Marine Corps hat visor. Photo: Caras y Caretas.
These "little wagons" are Wheeled Field Carriages (also known as "Naval Landing Carriages") for the Maxim "World Standard" machine guns.
Malvinas War. Troops carried the FN FAL, the Beretta BM59 (essentially a modernized Italian Garand) was indeed present on the islands. The Argentine marines did not use the original WWII M1 Garand in combat in 1982, but they used the BM59E, which is a direct conversion of the Garand.
M-20 A1B1 Super Bazooka. This iconic image captures Argentine Army troops in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) during the 1982 conflict. Many British veterans and military historians consider the IMARA (specifically the 5th Marine Infantry Battalion) to have been the toughest and most professional Argentine ground force they encountered
Reenactment with replica FAP (Fusil Automatico Pesado)
Flak 37 or 3.7cm AG. This weapon first entered service in 1935 as the Flak 18. It was developed in Switzerland by Rheinmetall to avoid restrictions of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. It was orginally called the St 10 or the Solothurn S10-100. Manufacture of the Flak 18 stopped in 1936 but was never withdrawn from service inspite of several design flaws with the utillity of the carriage.The new Flak 36 was basiclly the same gun with improvments in the carriage. it was altered to be towed with only one axel.
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Bofors Twin 40mm/56 caliiber Anti-Aircraft Gun.
AA Artilley; International Truck.
Prototype 88s were first produced in 1928. These early models, the FlaK 18, used a single-piece barrel with a length of 56 calibres, leading to the commonly-seen designation 88/L56. FlaK is a German contraction of Flugzeugabwehr-Kanone or Flugabwehr-Kanone (hence the capital K) meaning anti-aircraft gun.
In July 1940 the Argentine Marine Infantry began using Krupp 88 L56 cannons with a central controller Wiko "Wikog" fire guidance system
In July 1940 the Argentine Marine Infantry began using Krupp 88 L56 cannons with a central controller Wiko "Wikog" fire guidance system
Krupp 88mm AA. Prototype 88s were first produced in 1928. These early models, the FlaK 18, used a single-piece barrel with a length of 56 calibres, leading to the commonly-seen designation 88/L56. FlaK is a German contraction of Flugzeugabwehr-Kanone or Flugabwehr-Kanone (hence the capital K) meaning anti-aircraft gun.Photo: Omar Expectro.
CJ2A
SCR-299 SCR-299 "mobile communications unit"; Chevy G506 Model G7105 Panel Body K-51 with Ben Hur K-52 generator trailer.
P.A.P.I (Proyectil antitanque para infanteria), DGFM. Rocket-propelled grenade.
Ford T-16 Universal Carriers and marines with M1 (WWII era), camoflauge w/net and radio set type SCR-536 BC-611 (?) Walkie or Handy Talkie during maneuvers in Mar del Plata circa 1953.
Argentine marine infantry from the 1950s in a column of T16 carriers. The photos are from Mar del Plata on September 7, 1954.
Landing Ship, Tank (LST).
Landing Ship, Tank (LST) was the military designation for naval vessels created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing troops directly onto an unimproved shore. Wikipedia.
TSL ARA Cabo San Antonio (Q42). It was a tank landing ship in the Argentine Navy, built in Argentina at AFNE, Río Santiago shipyard. She was based on the US Navy's De Soto County-class tank landing ship design.
The ship was built domestically at the AFNE (Astillero Río Santiago) shipyard. Although the initial authorization occurred in 1966, it was launched on July 20, 1968, and officially delivered to the Navy in 1971.
As a De Soto County-class derivative, it was a large amphibious vessel (displacing about 8,000 tons) equipped with a bow door and ramp for beaching operations. It could carry approximately 20 tanks (like the AMX-13 or SK-105) and up to 700 armed troops.
Operational History:
Operation Rosario (1982). The ship played a critical role in the initial invasion of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas). On April 2, 1982, it disembarked 20 LVTP-7 amphibious tracked vehicles and LARC-V transports at Yorke Bay, carrying the main landing force of the 2nd Marine Infantry Battalion.
Beagle Conflict (1978): It was also mobilized during the tensions with Chile over the Beagle Channel.
Decommissioning: The ship was placed in reserve in 1995 and officially decommissioned for scrap in 1997.
In recent years, the crew of the Cabo San Antonio gained significant legal recognition in Argentina, with courts ruling in 2024 that they are entitled to full War Veteran benefits for their essential logistical role during the 1982 conflict.
During Malvinas War (1982), The Cabo San Antonio disembarked twenty LVT7 tracked amphibious armoured personnel carriers and LARC-V transports from the 1st Amphibious Vehicles Battalion, carrying D and E Companies of the 2nd Marine Infantry Battalion at Yorke Bay.
The ship was built domestically at the AFNE (Astillero Río Santiago) shipyard. Although the initial authorization occurred in 1966, it was launched on July 20, 1968, and officially delivered to the Navy in 1971.
As a De Soto County-class derivative, it was a large amphibious vessel (displacing about 8,000 tons) equipped with a bow door and ramp for beaching operations. It could carry approximately 20 tanks (like the AMX-13 or SK-105) and up to 700 armed troops.
Operational History:
Operation Rosario (1982). The ship played a critical role in the initial invasion of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas). On April 2, 1982, it disembarked 20 LVTP-7 amphibious tracked vehicles and LARC-V transports at Yorke Bay, carrying the main landing force of the 2nd Marine Infantry Battalion.
Beagle Conflict (1978): It was also mobilized during the tensions with Chile over the Beagle Channel.
Decommissioning: The ship was placed in reserve in 1995 and officially decommissioned for scrap in 1997.
In recent years, the crew of the Cabo San Antonio gained significant legal recognition in Argentina, with courts ruling in 2024 that they are entitled to full War Veteran benefits for their essential logistical role during the 1982 conflict.
During Malvinas War (1982), The Cabo San Antonio disembarked twenty LVT7 tracked amphibious armoured personnel carriers and LARC-V transports from the 1st Amphibious Vehicles Battalion, carrying D and E Companies of the 2nd Marine Infantry Battalion at Yorke Bay.
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CVC Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet, the type used for amphibious assault vehicle AAVP7A1 (or originally known as the LVTP7A1). This type of helmet was used during the Malvinas War by the crews of the amphibious assault vehicles in 1982. It is made of some kind of non-ballistic fiberglass but gave some protection to armored crews. It is possible that the design was originally for pilots of the P series. It was made by the US in the 1960s.
Volvo Valp C202 "Laplander" during Malvinas War.
The Volvo Valp C202, widely known by its nickname "Laplander," is a robust, highly capable off-road utility vehicle with a military heritage, primarily developed for civilian use in rugged terrain. It is part of the broader Volvo L3314 series of
14K Kilometer.
The C202 is the civilian variant of the military Volvo L3314 series, which was developed in the 1950s for the Swedish Army.
Introduced in 1977 and produced until around 1981, the C202 was built specifically for the civilian market, primarily targeted at forestry services, rescue operations, and remote adventurers in Scandinavia.
Unlike other Volvo models, the C202 was manufactured exclusively in Hungary by the Csepel Car Factory as a lower-cost alternative to the more advanced C303 series.
Specifications
2.0L B20A inline-four cylinder gasoline engine.
Approximately 82 horsepower.
Four-wheel drive (4WD) with a two-speed transfer case (high and low range).
4-speed manual transmission.
Hard-top wagon (Primarily), though some soft-top and half-cab variants existed.
Approximately 3,957 pounds (1,795 kg) for the hardtop version.
The C202 excels in challenging terrain due to its light weight, narrow body, high ground clearance, and robust leaf-spring suspension.
The Volvo Valp C202, widely known by its nickname "Laplander," is a robust, highly capable off-road utility vehicle with a military heritage, primarily developed for civilian use in rugged terrain. It is part of the broader Volvo L3314 series of
14K Kilometer.
The C202 is the civilian variant of the military Volvo L3314 series, which was developed in the 1950s for the Swedish Army.
Introduced in 1977 and produced until around 1981, the C202 was built specifically for the civilian market, primarily targeted at forestry services, rescue operations, and remote adventurers in Scandinavia.
Unlike other Volvo models, the C202 was manufactured exclusively in Hungary by the Csepel Car Factory as a lower-cost alternative to the more advanced C303 series.
Specifications
2.0L B20A inline-four cylinder gasoline engine.
Approximately 82 horsepower.
Four-wheel drive (4WD) with a two-speed transfer case (high and low range).
4-speed manual transmission.
Hard-top wagon (Primarily), though some soft-top and half-cab variants existed.
Approximately 3,957 pounds (1,795 kg) for the hardtop version.
The C202 excels in challenging terrain due to its light weight, narrow body, high ground clearance, and robust leaf-spring suspension.
Volvo "Laplanders". ARA Cabo San Antonio. March 19Citroen Lorth Fardier fl500
Malvinas War 1982. D200 Dodge. W&T. Dodge D-200 (produced by Chrysler Fevre Argentina) was the heavy-duty workhorse of the "D-Series" lineup, widely used by the Gendarmería Nacional, Army, and Air Force between the 1960s and 1990s.
W (4x4): The "W" prefix (e.g., W-200) indicated the four-wheel-drive version. These were the prized "Móviles" for border patrol because they featured the rugged Dana 44 or 60 axles and a transfer case capable of handling Patagonian terrain.
T (Transport/Truck): While often used colloquially to refer to the "Transporte" or "Trabajo" utility, in Argentine military logistics, the "T" often denoted the Troop Transport configuration—equipped with wooden or metal slats in the bed and a canvas "capota" (tilt) to carry squads of Gendarmes.
W (4x4): The "W" prefix (e.g., W-200) indicated the four-wheel-drive version. These were the prized "Móviles" for border patrol because they featured the rugged Dana 44 or 60 axles and a transfer case capable of handling Patagonian terrain.
T (Transport/Truck): While often used colloquially to refer to the "Transporte" or "Trabajo" utility, in Argentine military logistics, the "T" often denoted the Troop Transport configuration—equipped with wooden or metal slats in the bed and a canvas "capota" (tilt) to carry squads of Gendarmes.
1981 Argentine Marines Visor Cap, made by Jose M. Saavedra y Cia SRL.
Marines Infantry Winter Cap
Marines Infantry ERDL Camo.
Recommended read:
History of the Argentine Navy Uniforms by Julio M. Luqui-Lagleyze. Departamento de Estudios Historicos Navales.
