1981.128.5 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Gerald R. Ford's Eagle Scout Medal
Artifact ID1981.128.5 a
Object Type
Award
Maker
Boy Scouts of America
Date
ca. 1927
Medium
metal, fabric
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 1 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small silver metal banner is attached to the top of a vertically striped red, white, and blue ribbon. A silver eagle charm hangs from the end of it.Historical NoteThis is Gerald Ford's Eagle Scout award medal. Ford became an Eagle Scout on November 11, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 14.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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