Antarctic Polar Medal: Robert Falcon Scott, with two bars

Maker
The Royal Mint
Production date
1904
 Description
One silver octagonal medal with a white ribbon and two bars. First bar reads 'Antarctic 1902-04', second bar reads 'Antarctic 1910-13'. On the obverse around Sovereign's head reads 'Edwards VII Rex Imperator', and around the medal rim reads 'Commander R. F. Scott, Discovery'.
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Maker
Production place
London/England
Collecting unit
Numismatics
Decorative Arts
Production role
Manufacturer
Measurements
Diameter: whole: 33mm
Thickness: 3.5mm
Measurement (HxWxD): 100 x 33 x 5mm
Dimensions (h x w): 33 x 100mm
Researcher comments/remarks
Until 1904 service in polar regions was recognised by the award of the Arctic Medal. With the completion of the National Antarctic Expedition under the leadership of Commander Robert Falcon Scott, 1901-1904, a need was felt for a medal which acknowledged the Antarctic. A new medal was struck, to be known as the Polar Medal, which was to cover both regions.The first award of this medal was to Commander (Later Captain) Robert Falcon Scott of the Royal Navy and this medal is on displayed at Canterbury Museum. Of the complement of the expedition ship Discovery, 37 received the silver medal, 5 the bronze and 5 received no recognition.
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Current rights code
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Other Id
85/48
Med1995.949
A155.34
EC148.38
A155.34
MED1995.949
Catalogue number
Med1995.949
A155.34
Accession number
1948.85.3
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: (Around Sovereign's head) EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR; Type of mark: Inscription
Marks/Inscriptions: COMMANDER/R.F.SCOT/T. "DISCOVERY"; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: Engraved
Marks/Inscriptions: ANTARCTIC 1902-04; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: embossed; Notes: In order from lowest upwards.
Marks/Inscriptions: ANTARCTIC 1910-13; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: embossed

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