Lot 5048
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Polar Medal 1904 (EIIR) - one bar - Antarctic 1964. R.A. O'Leary. Engraved. Extremely fine.
Together with Royal Mint fitted case of issue. Raymond Arthur O'Leary (b.19Jan1926), Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition 1964. Served as Officer-in-Charge at Wilkes Station during 1964 and also led two expeditions inland, one to determine the highest point of the ice dome 70 miles south-east of the station, and the other to the eastern side of the Vanderford Glacier.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,200