Angel Medallion
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081569
Object Type
Medal
Artist
Guido Veroi
(Italian, 1926 - 2013)
Gifter
Pope Francis
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (bronze), textile (synthetic), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 7/8 in x W 10 in x D 13 in (27.6 cm x 25.4 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionBronze medallion depicting an angel in armor attempting to close two halves of a sphere over a creature. Surrounding the angel are embossed words in Italian that translate to "A World of Solidarity and Peace Founded on Justice" and "true" below the angel. The medallion is encased in a white trifold display that can be propped open. The display has a gold-toned design bordering the medallion with the words "Gift from Pope Francis" in Italian below it. On the back of the display is another gold-toned border and the Coat of Arms of the Holy See.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to the Holy See (Vatican City) on March 27, 2014.
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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