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Commander in Chief's Trophy Ring Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commander in Chief's Trophy Ring Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commander in Chief's Trophy Ring Paperweight

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119123
Object Type Paperweight
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium metal (brass), glass, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/4 in x W 2 in x D 2 1/4 in (4.4 cm x 5.1 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge gold-colored ring paperweight with navy blue enamel accents and inset clear glass stones. The face of the ring has a gold N [for the Naval Academy] with inset stones in the center surrounded by an oval-shaped navy blue enamel shape and two rows of clear inset stones. Text around the edge: "Commander in Chief's Trophy" and navy blue and clear inset stones. The right and left sides of the band have inscriptions; the left side has a depction of the US Capitol Building and the right has a depiction of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The inside is brushed metal.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama presenting the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy football team on April 27, 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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. 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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