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Auction: 11007 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 180

Polar Medal 1904, G.V.R., 2nd type, bronze, one clasp, Antarctic 1930-31 (Frank Best), polished, very fine Estimate £ 1,600-2,000 Frank Best, born East Hartlepool, 1890; served as a Fireman in Discovery during the second voyage of the British, Australian, New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition, 1930-31. 18 bronze medals with this clasp were awarded for the expedition (London Gazette 1.5.1934 refers).

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