Lot 5048

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

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

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