Admiral Richard E. Byrd: His Personal Seal-Fur Parka with Hood

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Admiral Richard E. Byrd: His Personal Seal-Fur Parka with Hood. What could possibly be a more evocative memento of this legendary polar explorer than such a parka, quite probably worn by Byrd on one of his expeditions? Amazingly, it has survived in excellent condition, avoiding the sort of dry rot and shedding which afflict many older fur garments. We have no specific history on this parka, but it is probable that it was sold as part of a large auction of Byrd's effects held in Boston in the early 1980s. However, the clearly-vintage tags and the nature of the parka speak for themselves. The length including the integral hood is 49 inches.In 1928, Byrd launched his first Antarctic expedition, a major undertaking involving two ships. He immediately established his famous base camp "Little America," and from there conducted various explorations and scientific inquiries. On November 29, 1929 he succeeded in flying over the South Pole and back to base. Admiral Byrd would make four more Antarctic expeditions, the last in 1955-56. In addition to the Medal of Honor, he received the Congressional Lifesaving Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Navy Cross, and three ticker tape parades. Heritage is pleased to be able to present this wonderful relic from one of America's most famous and distinguished heroes. Grade: 0, Service No.: 0
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