The Order of Sikatuna Award
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.091234.2.a-d
Object Type
Decoration of Honor
Gifter
President Benigno Aquino III
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (silver, gold, copper), enamel, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 26 in (1.9 cm x 12.1 cm x 66 cm )
Physical DescriptionThe Order of Sikatuna award badge and grand collar in the form of a gold plated chain with enameled symbols and cross badge pendant. Accompanying the award are three service pins; a small rosette bar pin, an Order ribbon bar pin, and a small medal ribbon bar pin.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to the Republic of the Philippines in April 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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