Admiral Byrd - Conquest of the Poles, 1929. Medal. Bronze, 82.5mm. By Julio Kilenyi; struck by Whitehead-Hoag. Aviator bust of Byrd left in clouds, four-line legend and hemispheres below with dates Eagle perched right on airborne Ford tri-motor, Polar scene below. Light abrasion on edge. Extremely Fine. Ex Evans Kerrigan Collection.
(150-200 USD)