Lot 996
Sale 119 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Polar Medal, in bronze with 'Antarctic 1930-31' clasp, engraved around edge 'Murdo C.Morrison', for British, Australian, New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition 1930-31. Nearly uncirculated.
Murdo Campbell Morrison - Fireman during the second BANZARE Voyage. Mount Morrison one of the Tula Mountains in Enderby Land is named after him.
London Gazette 01May1934 gives his first name as 'Murde'.
- Estimate
- $5,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $9,500