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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Red Beret
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Red Beret

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.696645.3-4
Object Type Beret
Date ca. 2009
Medium textile (wool)
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 1/8 in (28.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo red wool berets with a stem in the center.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. They were received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until their 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
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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