1988.973.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Medal
Artifact ID1988.973.1 a-b
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Isamu Makino
Date
before 1974
Medium
metal, fabric
DimensionsOverall (a) D 1/8 in x Diam 1 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall (b) H 3/4 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical Description(A) A silver medallion features a raised image of a man's face near a large building. Raised floral borders decorate the perimeter.Overall (b) H 3/4 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 8.9 cm x 8.9 cm )
(b) A small blue box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid, and the bottom portion is cushioned with blue fabric.
Historical NoteIsamu Makino gifted this medal to President Gerald Ford in November, 1974, during the President's state visit to Japan.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 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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