Maudheim Medal

SKU: 02.NOR.0121.101.01

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  • country
    Norway
  • date of institution
    November 14, 1951

History


This medal was established by King Haakon VII of Norway in commemoration of the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1949–1952, and was conferred to the participants of the expedition.

There were a total of 18 medals awarded.

This medal has the exact same design as the King's Medal of Merit in Silver (See NOR109 in Medals & Decorations for more information), but is differentiated by the clasp on it's ribbon. the Maudheim Medal has a clasp that reads "MAUDHEIM 1949-1950" on the ribbon.

The Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition was composed of an international team of scientists and was the first expedition to Antarctica.

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Maudheim Medal

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: HAAKON VII NORGES KONGE ALT FOR NORGE Rev: KONGES FORTJENSTMEDALJE

  • Size

    28mm

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