[Arctic discoveries medal, 1818-1855]

Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria in a small diadem, (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: Port broadside view of a barque in the ice, a sledge party in the foreground, icebergs in the distance. Legend: "FOR ARCTIC DISCOVERIES". Exergue: "1818-1855" Suspended by a star and loop from a white ribbon.  Includes original watered white ribbon.
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