Patterson Police Barack Obama Commander Badge
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.123348
Object Type
Badge, Law Enforcement
Manufacturer
Smith and Warren
(Founded 1925)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 3 1/8 in (1.3 cm x 5.4 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPolice badge with a depiction of an eagle at the top, laurels on the sides, sun beams coming from the center. Badge design includes three banners engraved with "Barack Obama Commander" at the top and "Patterson Police" at the bottom. In the center of the badge is the Louisiana state crest.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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