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Medal commemorating Dr Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), Arctic explorer; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating Dr Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), Arctic explorer. Obverse: bust of Dr Kane (right). Legend: 'DR E. K. KANE'. Reverse. Legend and inscription: 'BORN IN PHILA. PA. FEB. 3. 1822. COMMANDER OF THE GRINNELL ARCTIC EXPEDITION MAY 30, 1853 DIED FEB.14, 1857'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2521 Artist: F.C. Kay & Sons Date: 1857 Medium: tin Size: 38 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.