This is an embossed bronzed-copper commemorative plaque, titled “Antarctic Expedition”, with four scenes from the “Terra Nova” expedition including (clockwise): a dog sledge moving across the ice away from the ‘Terra Nova’; Scott’s polar party preparing to man-haul a sledge; the five man polar party at the South Pole; the memorial cairn and burial place of Scott, Wilson and Bowers); with a central figure of the ship’s cat ‘Nigger’. A wide decorative scrollwork surrounds these vignettes bearing the names those who reached the South Pole: Wilson, Evans, Bowers, Oates and Scott along with the British flag within a frame of laurel leaves at top center. The corner pieces are medallion portraits of Scott, his wife Kathleen, their son Peter, and another view of the Scott monument. The plaque is mounted in its original ebonized frame, with small embossed bronze-copper plaque with a verse by Horace “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” [“It is good and proper to die for one’s country”]. This is the same inscription that adorns the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. The frame is in good condition showing chipping and miter separation – this could remain as is or be restored. The plaque measures 27cm x 37cm and is in good condition showing normal patina and wear for an unprotected surface. Very Rare.

$1750.00 -