Polar Medal,
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Polar Medal,
E.II.R., one bar, Antarctic 1954-55, impressed (Robert Julian F.Taylor). In Royal Mint case of issue. Good very fine. (1)
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Footnotes

  • London Gazette 5.12.1958.

    Robert Julian Faussitt Taylor served as a dog physiologist at Hope Bay during 1954-55. He took part in eight sledge journeys involving 248 days in the field travelling nearly 2125 miles.

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