[AMUNDSEN, ROALD. 1872-1928.]
Pair of Norwegian silver spoons, c.1928, 130 mm in length.
Issued to commemorate Roald Amundsen's most celebrated achievement: the attainment of both poles. The handle with Amundsen's name above a portrait, the date 14/12/28 (17th anniversary of his reaching the South Pole), and a biplane; the bowl lettered "Sydpolen 1911. Nordpolen 1926."