1987.276.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Finland Maritime Institute Medal

Artifact ID1987.276.1 a-b

Date before 08/1975

Medium bronze, vinyl, fabric

DimensionsOverall (a) (medal) D 1/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (b) (box) H 4 in x W 4 in x D 3/4 in (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm x 1.9 cm )

Physical Description(a) A textured bronze commemorative medal features a raised image of a lighthouse overlapping an engraved image of a ship's wheel. There are raised numbers on the proper left below the wheel.

(b) A square blue presentation box
Historical NoteHelge Jaasalo, Director General of the Finnish Board of Navigation, gifted this medal to President Ford while on a tour of the Finnish icebreaker ship, Urho. Named after President of Finland Urho Kekkonen, this ship, the largest and most powerful icebreaker of its time, allowed Finnish ports to stay open year-round. President Ford was in Finland for the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, where he signed the Helsinki Accords.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Gerald R. Ford during the Ford administration. It was personally presented to him and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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Head of State Gifts