© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Award - George V W. S. Bruce Medal ND
1923 year| Bronze | - | 50 mm |
| Location | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards |
| Year | 1923 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#410681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cabin, flags on sides, thistle below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOR VALUABLE SERVICES
1867 1921
Edge
Recipient name and date engraved
Comment
Wikipedia: Established in 1923, the medal is awarded quinquennially for notable contributions to "Zoology, Botany, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography or Geography, where new knowledge has been gained through a personal visit to polar regions." and is open to researchers of all nationalities, preferably of Scottish birth or origin, and preferably at the outset of their careers. It commemorates the work of Dr William Spiers Bruce, an explorer and scientific investigator in polar regions.
