The American Geographical Society – George Davidson Medal. AV Medal (75mm, 232.3 g, 12h). By Paul Manship. Struck by the Medallic Art Co., New York. Presented to Dr. George Babcock Cressey, 1952. UNC.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 875.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

United States Medals, Gold

Estimate: $ 7 500

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The American Geographical Society – George Davidson Medal. AV Medal (75mm, 232.3 g, 12h). By Paul Manship. Struck by the Medallic Art Co., New York. Presented to Dr. George Babcock Cressey, 1952. AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY THE GEORGE DAVIDSON MEDAL, bust of Davidson right / Hand holding drafting compass over globe set on clouds; in script above, “For Research in the/ Pacific Area,” engraved on scroll below, DR GEORGE B. CRESSEY/ 1952. Spot of toning on reverse. UNC. 10K gold. Extremely rare gold medal. The first medal to be presented, with only seven further recipients to the present day.

From the Drewry Family Collection.


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