Giæver was awarded the Maudheim medal in 1952 and the Royal Geographical Society 's Founder 's Gold Medal in 1956 , both for his leadership in the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition . He also held the St. Olav 's Medal With Oak Branch , the Defence Medal 1940 – 1945 , the Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal and Knight first class of the Order of Vasa . He also received the King 's Medal of Merit in gold and he was a member of the Explorer 's Club in New York . In 1952 , he was awarded the 25th '' Silver Wolf '' , the highest commendation of Norwegian Scouting
Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal
Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal
John Schjelderup Giæver