France, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, 1936, Medal, UNC; France, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, 1936 Medal, UNC, Jean-Baptiste Charcot memorial medal by by Art Nouveau medalists R. Gregoire. Bronze, 55mm, Scarce. Charcot explored Antarctica and Greenland. He died when Pourquoi-Pas ? (ship named "Why Not?) was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Iceland in 1936. Very handsome portrait/ Ship center amongst rocks and ice; marine animals on the sides; ship's helm below.