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Medal - Polar expedition of Nansen on the Fram
| Location | Norway |
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| Year | 1896 |
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| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Upper field features the crowned Norwegian lion arms flanked by laurel and oak branches in relief. Below, the central field bears inscribed legends recording the record latitudes reached by Nansen and Johansen on foot and by the Fram, with a polar hemisphere map in the lower field showing radiating meridian lines. The circular legend around the rim contains the expedition dates and a poetic inscription in Norwegian. |
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| Reverse lettering | FORSKERAANDENS MORGENSOL / GLIMTED OP MOD ISLAGT POL 24.6.21.7.1893 / 13.8.20.8.1896 NANSEN JOHANSEN. // 86°14°N.BR // `FRAM`. 85° 57° N.BR |
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