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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2012 World Series Championship Ring
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2012 World Series Championship Ring

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08082013-14-1
Object Type Ring, Finger
Maker (Founded 1837)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Date 2013
Medium metal (silver), gemstone (diamond)
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/8 in x W 1 1/4 in x D 1 1/8 in (2.9 cm x 3.2 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA silver 2012 World Series championship ring with diamond insets. The top of the ring reads "World Champions" with the Giants' logo inset with diamonds in the center. One side is engraved with "Obama" and the depiction of a stadium and a baseball with the number 44. The other side is engraved with the score outcomes of the playoff series leading up to and including the World Series.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: WORLD / [San Francisco Giants logo] / CHAMPIONS; Engraved on side: OBAMA / 2012 / 44; Engraved on side: SF DET / 4-0 / SF STL / 4-3 / SF CIN / 3-2
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House to honor the 2012 World Series champions, the San Francisco Giants, on July 29, 2013.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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note(c) Tiffany & Co. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of these 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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Related Links
White House article and YouTube video about the 2012 World Series champion San Francisco Giants visit to the White House: "The World Series Champion San Francisco Giants Visit the White House "