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Medal commemorating Dr Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), Arctic explorer
Medal commemorating Dr Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), Arctic explorer. Obverse: bust of Dr Kane (right). Legend: 'DR E. K. KANE'. Reverse. Legend and inscription: 'BORN IN PHILA. PA. FEB. 3. 1822. COMMANDER OF THE GRINNELL ARCTIC EXPEDITION MAY 30, 1853 DIED FEB.14, 1857'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2521 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | F. C. Kay & Sons |
| Places: | United States of America |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Grinnell, 1853-1855 |
| Date made: | 1857 |
| People: | Kane, Elisha Kent; Kane, Elisha Kent Grinnell, Henry F. C. Kay & Sons |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |