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Gold United States Naval Academy Football Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold United States Naval Academy Football Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold United States Naval Academy Football Helmet

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691559.2
Object Type Helmet, Football
Manufacturer (Founded 1929)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, metal, foam, adhesive, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 in x W 8 5/8 in x D 13 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 34.3 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Manufacturer's Size (XL)
Physical DescriptionUS Navy football helmet with a gold shell and navy blue face mask. There is a white patch between the top of the face mask and the shell that reads "NAVY" in navy blue and the back of the helmet has a white patch at the nape of the neck that reads "NAVY" in navy blue. The entire helmet is covered in signatures from the team, written in blue.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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