An 1857 Arctic Medal Auction with the rank of Pilot

with the rank of Pilot Officer (Temporary Flying Officer) on February 21

very nice badge

to Sub Sergeant on May 1

beating back the German attack

arriving on the 27th

An 1857 Arctic Medal Auction with the rank of PilotAn 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,