1981.204.14; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Artifact ID1981.204.14 a-d
Object Type
Award
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
gold, ribbon, cardboard, satin, velvet, enamel
DimensionsOverall (a) H 1/2 in x W 3/4 in x D 4 in (1.3 cm x 1.9 cm x 10.2 cm )
Overall (b) H 1 in x W 1 1/8 in (2.5 cm x 2.8 cm )
Overall (c) H 3/4 in x W 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm )
Overall (box) H 1 1/2 in x W 6 in (3.8 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical Description(a) A golden pin of an eagle with outstretched wings sits on a branch. There is a letter on each wing and one on its chest.Overall (b) H 1 in x W 1 1/8 in (2.5 cm x 2.8 cm )
Overall (c) H 3/4 in x W 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm )
Overall (box) H 1 1/2 in x W 6 in (3.8 cm x 15.2 cm )
(b) A golden pendant of an eagle with outstretched wings sits on a branch and hangs from a red, white, and blue ribbon. There is a letter on each wing and one on its chest.
(c) A golden pin of an eagle with outstretched wings sits on a branch against a red, white, and blue background. It is enclosed by a circle, which displays curvy text on the perimeter.
(d) A rectangular navy-blue presentation box is lined with light pink fabric on the interior of the lid and cushioned with blue fabric on the bottom portion.
Historical NoteCongressman Gerald R. Ford received this Distinguished Eagle Scout Award at the Grand Valley Council Anniversary Dinner on May 12, 1970. The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award was established in 1969 by the National Eagle Scout Association to recognize Eagle Scouts who achieve extraordinary national-level recognition, fame, or eminence within their profession and/or service to the nation and have a strong record of voluntary service to their community.Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresident Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1981.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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