"Arctic - Antarctic" silver Medal 1941 UNC, Alexander-24.3. 72mm. 202gm. By Erwin Springweiler and struck by the Medallic Art Company for the Society of Medalists 24th Issue. Lettered edge. GREELY BARTLETT PEARY BYRD ARCTIC Polar bear and geese // PALMER WILKES BYRD ELLSWORTH ANTARCTIC Group of penguins. An exciting rendition generally encountered in bronze, with a purported mintage in silver of 100, celebrating dual Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Accompanied by the original lot tag. Ex. Stack's Bowers Auction 164 (January 2012, Lot 6361) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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