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2007.67.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2007.67.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
105-Milimeter Canon Round Artillery Shell
2007.67.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2007.67.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

105-Milimeter Canon Round Artillery Shell

Artifact ID2007.67.1 a-b
Object Type Case, Artillery Shell
Maker
Date ca. 2007
Medium wood, metal, glass, polish
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 7 in x D 5 1/2 in (30.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) A cylindrical silver artillery shell case is enclosed in a wooden display box covered by a glass panel. It is elevated by a black pedestal, which displays golden seals and rows of horizontal golden text.
Historical NoteThis 105 millimeter expended artillery shell commemorates the 21-gun salute at the final military honors for Gerald R. Ford held at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on January 3, 2007.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2007.
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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