Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas (Part I)

Polar Medal 1904, G.V.R., 1st issue, bronze, 1 clasp, Antarctic 1910-13 (R. Oliphant, A.B., Terra Nova:) good very fine and very rare £8,000-£10,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Naval Medals from the Collection of the Late Jason Pilalas.

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One of only six medals for Scott’s last expedition awarded in bronze to those crew members who made only one voyage. Oliphant’s medal was presented by the King on 26 July 1913.

Sold with copied entry from Polar Medal roll and confirmation that Oliphant is not entitled to Great War medals.