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1988.972.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.972.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Order of Pahlavi Certificate
1988.972.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.972.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Order of Pahlavi Certificate

Artifact ID1988.972.1 a-b
Object Type Certificate
Gifter
Date before 1976
Medium cardboard, fabric, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 9 1/4 in (34.3 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description(a-b) A light blue folder displays a white document debossed with an image of a coat of arms. Horizontal rows of Persian text are printed below it.
Historical NoteMohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, presented the Order of Pahlvi medal (1988.949.4) and this accompanying certificate to President Gerald R. Ford in May 1975, during his visit to the United States. The Order of Pahlvi, Iran's highest-ranking order given to the Iranian Imperial Family, reigning monarchs, and foreign heads of state.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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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