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Royal Geographical Society Medal: Nansen's Arctic Exploration 1893-96
Royal Geographical Society Medal, of the type presented to Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) and his crew for the voyage across the Arctic Ocean in 'Fram' and the attempt to reach the North Pole. Obverse: Bust of the Explorer (left) encircled by a wreath. Legend: 'PRESENTED BY THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY FOR ARCTIC EXPLORATION 1893-1896'. Inscription: 'FRIDTJOF NANSEN'.
Reverse: Port broadside view of the three-masted vessel 'FRAM' fast in the ice, a scroll with her name above. Exergue: A kayak and paddle with an olive branch. Signed 'ALLAN WYON SC.'
Reverse: Port broadside view of the three-masted vessel 'FRAM' fast in the ice, a scroll with her name above. Exergue: A kayak and paddle with an olive branch. Signed 'ALLAN WYON SC.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0479 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, Allan |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nansen, 1893-1896 |
| Vessels: | Fram (1892) |
| Date made: | 1896 |
| People: | Nansen, Fridtjof; Royal Geographical Society |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 95 mm |