| Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Valuable services to the Nation in the field of polar exploration and science |
| Presented by | United States Congress |
| Eligibility | Members of the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition from 1928-1930 |
| Status | One Time Award |
| Established | 23 May 1930 |
| Total | 81 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | NC-4 Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal[1] |
| Related | Peary Polar Expedition Medal United States Antarctic Expedition Medal |
The Byrd Antarctic Expedition Medal is a Congressional medal established by an Act of Congress in 1930 to commemorate the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928–1930.[2] Presented in gold, silver and bronze, the medals were awarded to 81 individuals associated with the expedition, for a total cost of $6,560.[3]
- ^ a b The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America Title 32 Parts 700 to 799. Washington, D.C.: United States Government. 1967. p. 551.
- ^ "Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 3" (PDF). Defense Technical Information Center. 23 November 2010. p. 66. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ Office of the Historian. "Congressional Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals awarded to Byrd's first Antarctic expedition". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 13 February 2013.