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Polar Medal, silver, GVR, one clasp Antarctic, incused on the rim 'W.W. ARCHER, CHIEF STEWARD. TERRA NOVA:'; Scott Memorial Medal, Special Award, bronze (in fitted case as issued); and a silver pocket watch dedicated 'W. ARCHER / FROM E.L.A / IN REMEMBRANCE OF / A YEAR TOGETHER IN THE / ANTARCTIC'
Details
British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1914
Polar Medal, silver, GVR, one clasp Antarctic, incused on the rim 'W.W. ARCHER, CHIEF STEWARD. TERRA NOVA:'; Scott Memorial Medal, Special Award, bronze (in fitted case as issued); and a silver pocket watch dedicated 'W. ARCHER / FROM E.L.A / IN REMEMBRANCE OF / A YEAR TOGETHER IN THE / ANTARCTIC'
Polar Medal, silver, GVR, one clasp Antarctic, incused on the rim 'W.W. ARCHER, CHIEF STEWARD. TERRA NOVA:'; Scott Memorial Medal, Special Award, bronze (in fitted case as issued); and a silver pocket watch dedicated 'W. ARCHER / FROM E.L.A / IN REMEMBRANCE OF / A YEAR TOGETHER IN THE / ANTARCTIC'
Provenance
W.W. Archer R.N., Chief Steward, Terra Nova, British Antarctic Expedition, 1910, and thence by descent to the present owner.
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