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- New Zealand - 1971 - South Polar Diamond Anniversary Medal – Amundsen & Scott - Silver
New Zealand - 1971 - South Polar Diamond Anniversary Medal – Amundsen & Scott - Silver
$175.00
Product Description
Original 1971/72 South Polar Diamond Anniversary commemorative medal issued by Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, for their Centennial Appeal to fund the Antarctic Wing.
Designed by James Berry and struck by the Franklin Mint, USA. Approx. 39 mm diameter, still in its original blue presentation card.
Obverse: Portrait of Roald Amundsen in fur-lined hood with globe background.
Reverse: Standing figure of Robert Falcon Scott in polar clothing, with expedition party, tent, sledge and flag in the background.
