United States: The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal 1939-1941 United States: The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal 1939-1941 United States: The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal 1939-1941 United States: The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal 1939-1941 United States: The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal 1939-1941

United States: The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal 1939-1941

The decoration fitted with 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar which retains the long-hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fitting on reverse as issued

Reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractors hallmark 'LIGI'

The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal is a combined military-civilian award that was authorized by the United States Congress on September 24, 1945 under Public Law 185 of the 79th Congress (59 Stat. 536). The award recognizes members of the United States Antarctic Expedition of 1939–1941. The medals were awarded in three grades, gold, silver & bronze.

Condition: EF

Code: 23677