Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Miniature United States Coast Guard Flag
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.739428.16
Object Type
Flag
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
textile (polyester), ink, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 3/8 in (26.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionMiniature United States Coast Guard flag on a black plastic stick with a gold finial. The flag is white with a navy blue US Coast Guard standard at the center with red stripes on the shield at its chest. Below the standard is printed "Semper Paratus 1790."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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