%0 Generic Work %T The Explorer's Club Medal %D 1940 %R http://localhost/files/g733c723b %X The Explorer's Club Medal is "the highest honor that can be bestowed by the Club" and "is awarded for extrordinary contributions directly in the field of exploration, scientific research, or to the welfare of humanity" (from their website). Wilkins was the 15th recipient of this medal. The back reads: "Presented to Sir Hubert Wilkins by the Explorerers Club January 6, 1940 // First crossing of the Arctic Sea by Airplane // First Antarctic Flight // First Discovery of Land from the Air" %[ 2024-03-08 %9 Image %~ Hyrax %W Institution