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U.S. Navy Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal, a United States congressional decoration commemorating Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's historic first Antarctic expedition of 1928–1930.
Historical Background
In 1928, American naval officer and polar explorer Richard E. Byrd organized an ambitious expedition to Antarctica, seeking to expand scientific knowledge and explore previously uncharted regions of the continent.
The expedition established a base known as Little America on the Ross Ice Shelf, which served as the headquarters for scientific research, aerial reconnaissance, and exploration.
On November 29, 1929, Byrd and his crew completed their celebrated flight toward the geographic South Pole, becoming the first expedition to claim an aircraft flight over the pole.
Throughout the expedition, personnel conducted geographical surveys, meteorological observations, and scientific investigations under some of the harshest environmental conditions on Earth.
The expedition returned to the United States in 1930 and became an important milestone in American polar exploration.
Congress authorized the Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal on May 23, 1930, to recognize the achievements and service of expedition members.
Why It Was Awarded
The Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal recognized eligible participants in the First Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930.
The decoration commemorates their contributions to scientific discovery, geographical exploration, and the advancement of American polar aviation.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
Expedition: First Byrd Antarctic Expedition
Expedition period: 1928–1930
Authorized: May 23, 1930
Associated explorer: Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Type: Congressional expedition medal ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US7854210
An interesting addition to a collection of United States Navy decorations, Antarctic exploration memorabilia, polar aviation history, or American expedition medals.
U.S. Navy Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal Ribbon Bar – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon bar representing the Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal, a United States congressional decoration commemorating Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's historic first Antarctic expedition of 1928–1930.
Historical Background
In 1928, American naval officer and polar explorer Richard E. Byrd organized an ambitious expedition to Antarctica, seeking to expand scientific knowledge and explore previously uncharted regions of the continent.
The expedition established a base known as Little America on the Ross Ice Shelf, which served as the headquarters for scientific research, aerial reconnaissance, and exploration.
On November 29, 1929, Byrd and his crew completed their celebrated flight toward the geographic South Pole, becoming the first expedition to claim an aircraft flight over the pole.
Throughout the expedition, personnel conducted geographical surveys, meteorological observations, and scientific investigations under some of the harshest environmental conditions on Earth.
The expedition returned to the United States in 1930 and became an important milestone in American polar exploration.
Congress authorized the Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal on May 23, 1930, to recognize the achievements and service of expedition members.
Why It Was Awarded
The Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal recognized eligible participants in the First Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930.
The decoration commemorates their contributions to scientific discovery, geographical exploration, and the advancement of American polar aviation.
Item Details
Country: United States
Decoration: Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal
Expedition: First Byrd Antarctic Expedition
Expedition period: 1928–1930
Authorized: May 23, 1930
Associated explorer: Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Type: Congressional expedition medal ribbon bar
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon bar only; no medal included
SKU: US7854210
An interesting addition to a collection of United States Navy decorations, Antarctic exploration memorabilia, polar aviation history, or American expedition medals.
