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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Special Forces Money Clip
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Special Forces Money Clip

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.698446.2
Object Type Clip, Money
Medium metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x Diam 1 5/8 in x D 1 3/4 in (1 cm x 4.4 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold United States Army Special Forces money clip with a circular obverse. The black enamel border has five stars at the top and "SPECIAL FORCES GROUPS" at the bottom. At the center is a blue enamel Special Forces insignia consisting of a sword pointed upward crossed by three lightning bolts inside an arrowhead shape below a "SPECIAL FORCES" banner.
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)
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In Collection(s)
Not on view
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