discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou medal, award human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēHubbard Medal of the National Geographical Society (descriptive name)Sir Edmund Hillary (associated name)Kupu whakaahuaHubbard Medal of the National Geographical Society, Washington, DC, USA.1: large bronze medalobverse: around: THE HUBBARD MEDAL. ; centre field: AWARDED TO / BRITISH EVEREST EXPEDITION / EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE AND SKILL / AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO GEORGRAPHY / IN THE TRIUMPHANT CONQUEST / OF EARTH'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN / MAY 29 1953 / SIR JOHN HUNT. LEADER / SIR EDMUND HILLARY ' TENZING NORKEY G.M. / WASHINGTON D.C. FEBRUARY 11, 1954.2: black case of issuegilt lettering on lid: "Sir Edmund Hillary / presented in behalf of / NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY / by / THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / Dwight D. Eisenhower / February 11, 1954"Wāhi[United States of America]Accession Number2014.7.23Rā Tāpiringa19 Feb 2014Tohu Tuakiri Kēil2011.13.65 (loan number)il2011.13 (loan number)6il2002.7.29 (loan number)WāhangaHistorySocial History Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete medal, award 2014.7.23 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira,2014.7.23Gift of Peter and Sarah HillaryKohingaPeter and Sarah Hillary collectionWāhi[United States of America]Rā1954Tangata Hāngāi Sir Edmund Hillary (Medallist)Pāohogold/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine88.28mm (precise)8.25mm (precise/at thickest area)121mm (precise/including hinge)120mm (precise)24.06mm (precise/closed)Taumata whakarōpūmedal, awardmedal Medal, AwardAwardAchievement SymbolsPersonal Symbols08 Communication ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua15 May 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60