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Military Helmet Painted with Ukrainian Symbols
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Military Helmet Painted with Ukrainian Symbols
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Military Helmet Painted with Ukrainian Symbols

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081637
Object Type Helmet, Military
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, leather, textile, paint, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 3/4 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 11 1/4 in (17.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionLight blue military helmet with painted symbols of Ukraine. The paint on the helmet is chipped and worn from use. The obverse of the helmet has a painted gold Ukrainian trident or tryzub outlined with black. The proper right side has a painted cluster of red Kalyna flowers with leaves draped with a yellow and blue ribbon. The proper left has a painted depiction of Independence Monument in Independence Square engulfed in flame with smoke in the sky. The reverse is painted with a white message that translates to "glory to Ukraine." The interior of the helmet has brown leather straps with metal fixtures.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on March 12, 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library 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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