Lot 292 - USA. Americas Natural Legacy boxed set of two silver medallions. Circa 1970.

USA. Americas Natural Legacy boxed set of two silver medallions. c.1970. 1. The Polar Bear. POLAR BEAR below image of Polar Bear on floating ice packs in high relief / - POLAR BEAR - THIS POWERFUL ARCTIC ANIMAL FEARS NO ENEMY BUT MAN. GREATLY PRIZED AS A MOUNTED TROPHY, THE POLAR BEAR IS FACING EXTINCTION BECAUSE OF HUNTERS WANTON LAND AND AIR PREDATION. Scene of other arctic animals to left with cloud above. 35.34g, 40mm, 12h. Choice Uncirculated. Struck in high relief on matt proof blanks. Edge marked, c. LONGINES SYMPHONETTE STERLING. No. Y 251. 2. The Beluga Whale. BELUGA WHALE below image of two beluga Whales with calf swimming in ocean / - BELUGA WHALE - THE ONLY COMPLETELY WHITE SEA MAMMAL. THE BELUGA WHALE IS FAST DISAPPEARING FROM ITS NATIVE ARCTIC WATERS BECAUSE ITS OIL IS STILL UTILIZED FOR MAKING SOAP, LARD AND EXPLOSIVES. Scene of other arctic animals to left, cloud above. 35.34g, 40mm, 12h. Choice Uncirculated. Struck in high relief on matte proof blanks. edge marked, c. LONGINES SYMPHONETTE STERLING. No. Y 251. Boxed set of two high relief proof struck medallions celebrating the natural wildlife of the arctic. Complete with COA's and in original box as issued by the Wittnauer Precious Metals Guild of Larchmont NY, USA.