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Medal - Byrd Antarctic Expedition
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1947 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd in military uniform and peaked cap occupies the central field, with an American shield flanked by laurel branches in relief to the lower left. The circular legend reads around the outer border. |
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| Obverse lettering | FIRST TO FLY OVER THE SOUTH POLE REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E.BYRD, U.S.N. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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