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Banner of the Commune of Caspoggio, Italy
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Banner of the Commune of Caspoggio, Italy
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Banner of the Commune of Caspoggio, Italy

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021044
Object Type Flag
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, fiber (synthetic), metal, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 1/8 in x W 8 3/8 in x D 1/4 in (15.6 cm x 21.3 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionSmall gonfalon, or banner, for the Italian commune (town) of Caspoggio. The banner is red and white and printed with the coat of arms of Caspoggio. The coat of arms depicts a crown above a crest, which contains a small house above a castle, above a laurel tied with a red ribbon. The banner has gold trim and looped fringe on the bottom edge and hangs from a metal pole with gold-toned metal points and has a gold-toned rope for hanging. The reverse bears the colors of the Italian flag.
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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