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2006.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2006.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service
2006.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2006.8; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service

Artifact ID2006.8
Object Type Prize, Medal
Maker (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Date ca. 2006
Medium metal, ribbon, thread
DimensionsDiam 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round bronze medal features a raised image of President Gerald R. Ford from the shoulders up. Curved raised text encircles the perimeter. It hangs from a horizontally-striped red, white, and blue ribbon.
Historical NoteThis Gerald R. Ford Distinguished Service Award was presented to Betty Ford in 2005.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2006.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty 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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