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Sword With Filigree Hilt and Scabbard
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sword With Filigree Hilt and Scabbard
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sword With Filigree Hilt and Scabbard

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.10112012-1-1.a-b
Object Type Sword
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Complete) H 7/8 in x W 42 1/8 in x D 4 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 107 cm x 12.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Sword) H 7/8 in x W 35 1/4 in x D 5 1/4 in (2.2 cm x 89.5 cm x 13.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Blade Length) L 28 3/4 in (73 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Scabbard Length) L 35 7/8 in (91.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver-toned filigree sword with matching scabbard. The hilt of the sword curves at the end towards the pommel while the crossguard having two bulbs on the end and a small flower in a circle in the center. The chape of the scabbard is flat. There are four loops on the scabbard, two on either side.
Historical NoteGiven by the President of the Republic of Yemen, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, on occasion of a meeting in Washington, DC. with John Brennan and Vice President Biden.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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