The Discovery Investigations Polar Medal - in bronze
swimming and music
"RPR" version (in bronze gilt with red enamels
composing by four armed cross in silver gilt with period Spanish coat of arms and surmounted crown on the obverse
tape reinforced flap with four die-holes attached to the binding on the left side
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown Of Italy, V Class Knight In Hold, C.1900 United Republic of The Discovery Investigations Polar Medal(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Multi piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, weighing 10. 7 grams, unmarked, measuring 38 mm in diameter x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, replacement ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to