United States: Byrd Antarctic Expedtion Medal 1928-1930

An un-numbered, un-named & post-war restrike

The decoration fitted with a slot brooch mounting bar which retains the long-hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

The Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal is a Congressional medal established by an Act of Congress in 1930 to commemorate the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930. The medal was awarded in three grades, vis gold, silver and bronze It is estimated that only 81 x medals were awarded to members of the expedition. Of the 81 men who received the medal, 65 received gold medals, 7 received silver medals, and 9 received bronze medals

View the extremely limited issuance of this medal (only 9 issued in bronze) original positively attributed medals ae virtually impossible to obtain on the market

Condition: EF

Code: 23678