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Medal - Polar expedition of Nansen on the Fram
| Location | Norway |
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| Year | 1896 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central depiction in relief of the three-masted polar vessel Fram sailing in icy waters, with rays emanating from the masts toward the upper field. The legend around the border names all thirteen expedition members, with FRIDTJOF NANSEN prominently inscribed across the upper central field and SVERDRUP below the ship. |
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| Reverse description | The lower half of the field features a polar projection globe with rays emanating from a rising sun at the bottom, marked with the latitude 86°14'. At the top, the crowned Norwegian royal arms flanked by palm, laurel and oak branches. Central inscriptions record the names NANSEN and JOHANSEN with their farthest north latitude of 86°14' N.BR. and the Fram's record of 85°57' N.BR. The circular legend around the border contains the Norwegian motto and expedition dates. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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