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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
U.S. Military Academy Class of 2014 Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

U.S. Military Academy Class of 2014 Challenge Coin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080560
Object Type Coin, Challenge
Medium plastic, metal, foam, enamel
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.4 cm )
 Storage D 1/2 in x Diam 2 5/8 in (1.3 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionU.S. Military Academy Class of 2014 Challenge Coin with a plastic enclosure. Front center is embossed with the U.S. Military Academy crest in gold color of the coin, shield colors are blue and red. Outside edge is blue with embossed with gold words, Duty, Honor, Country, USMA. Back center embossed with class crest of US flag with blue and red, a white eagle on a green hedge with white swords on either side, red inset with "XIV USMA" and a book at the base. Outer edge encircled in blue with words embossed in gold "Forever One Team" "28 June 2010 - 28 May 2014"
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved around outer edge of obverse: DUTY HONOR COUNTRY USMA Engraved around outer edge of reverse: FOREVER ONE TEAM 28 JUNE 2010 - 28 MAY 2014
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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