1987.141.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Indonesia Indah Medals

Artifact ID1987.141.1

Date 1974

Medium plastic, gold, silver, steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, tin, nickel

DimensionsOverall (b) (largest medal) Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Overall (c ) H 5 3/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 1/4 in x Diam 1 in (14.6 cm x 14.6 cm x 0.6 cm x 2.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionA square plastic case encloses seven silver, bronze, and gold commemorative medals. A slightly larger gold medal is positioned in the center of a circle formed by the others. Each one features a raised image of the shape of Indonesia on the front and a raised image of an eagle emblem on the back. There is a row of horizontal gold text along the top and bottom edge of a red piece of paper that is positioned behind the medals.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Tien Suharto of Indonesia gifted these medals in December 1975.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Gerald R. Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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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