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Royal Geographical Society. Ernest H. Shackleton Medal. 1909.: CM.3101-1912

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Royal Geographical Society. Ernest H. Shackleton Medal. 1909.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Engraver: Bayes, Gilbert

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-06-19) by Royal Geographical Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1909

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 69 mm Diameter 69 mm Weight 148.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Ernest H. Shackleton, facing left.

  • Text: ERNEST . H . SHACKLETON . MVO . FRCS (below) COMMANDER OF THE EXPEDITION
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Antarctic explorers, mountains in the background.

  • Text: PRESENTED . BY . THE . ROYAL . GEOGRAPHICAL , SOCIETY .. FOR .. ANTARCTIC . DISCOVERY 1909
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3101-1912
Primary reference Number: 228491

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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