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Medal: Arctic and Antarctic (obverse)

1941

Erwin Frederick Springweiler

(American, 1896–1968)
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Culture
America
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1942.150.a
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular bronze medal with a warm, golden tone depicts a polar bear standing on a rocky outcrop. The bear tilts its head toward two birds flying in profile. Above the bear, the word ARCTIC is centered. Along the rim, the names GREELY, BARTLETT, PEARY, and BYRD are separated by five-pointed stars. Fragmented ice floes and mountains appear in the lower right.

Medal: Arctic and Antarctic (obverse)

1941

Erwin Frederick Springweiler

(American, 1896–1968)
America

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