Possible original Polar Legion membership medal awarded to Lincoln Ellsworth, 1926 December 17
Item — Object: 20
Scope and Contents
Possible original Polar Legion membership medal awarded to Lincoln Ellsworth for both the 1925 and 1926 North Pole expeditions. Dated on December 17, 1926.
Corresponding document: Possible original Polar Legion membership certificate
Dates
- 1926 December 17
Extent
1 Object
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
On exhibit. "The Antarctic. 1933-1934-1935" display.
Physical Description
Possible original silver polar bear charm holding a diamond. It is being displayed on top of the Polar Legion membership certificate.
Creator
- From the Collection: Ellsworth, Lincoln, 1880-1951 (Collector, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
[email protected]
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
[email protected]
