Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction Lapel Pin
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04182013-18-1
Object Type
Pin, Lapel
Gifter
President Shimon Peres
Medium
metal (silver)
DimensionsOther H 1/2 in x W 5/8 in x D 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 1.6 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-toned sterling silver lapel pin based on the design of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction. The symbol consists of a sphere above three curved lines attached on one side by three smaller spheres.Historical NotePresident Barack Obama was awarded the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction by President Shimon Peres at a State Dinner in Israel on March 21, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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 66540607)
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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