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Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04182013-18-3
Object Type Award
Artist (Israeli, 1972)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, gemstone (turquoise), enamel, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/2 in x W 13 1/8 in x D 15 7/8 in (6.4 cm x 33.3 cm x 40.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA gold-toned Israel Presidential Medal of Distinction that contains seven turquoise stones set into the medal in front of a gold-toned minimalist menorah with a blue background and golden dots throughout the background. On the perimeter of the medal is "Presidential Decoration State of Israel Outstanding" written in Hebrew in blue. The medal has a white and blue ring at its top that is attached to a blue and white ribbon inset in the frame.
Historical NoteAwarded to President Barack Obama on the occasion of his visit to Israel during a State Dinner on March 21, 2013.
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
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