An 1857 Arctic Medal Auction Archive unmarked but textbook example by

unmarked but textbook example by company "Petz and Lorenz"

the crown with red felt and touches of red

early version with visible rivets on reverse

slight enamel chipping near very fine

An 1857 Arctic Medal Auction Archive unmarked but textbook example byAn 1857 Arctic Medal Silver, un named, 33. 3 mm x 48 mm, original ribbon, contact marks, slight knock to suspension star, otherwise very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1857 and was awarded retrospectively to all officers and men engaged in expeditions to the polar regions from 1818 to 1855, including those involved in the on going search for the ill fated Franklin Expedition of 1845 1848. Thus the medal was granted to civilians,