Throughout much of its history

The frame is airtight and dust sealed

Since the hostilities of 1974

If you are wishing to mount the medal

The Polar Medal was instituted in 1904 and awarded for participation in expeditions in the Arctic or Antarctic

Distinguished Conduct Medal - EVII Collection_Writers & Poets Throughout much of its historyThe Edward VII issue of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (EVII),_is one of the rarest of the individual monarch issues of the medal, with the exception of the Boer War of 1899 1900, many rare awards exist. The accession of EVII saw the medal design change and the trophy of arms on the obverse was replaced by the bust of the King in Field Marshal's uniform. Dated bars were still awarded during the reign of EVII.