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1988.950.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.950.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
King Carl XVI Gustaf Medal
1988.950.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.950.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

King Carl XVI Gustaf Medal

Artifact ID1988.950.2 a-c
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium metal, ribbon, fabric, cardboard
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/4 in x W 1 3/8 in (8.3 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical Description(a, b) A gold medal features a raised profile of a man along with raised text, which borders the perimeter. It hangs from a small decorative crown that is attached to a blue ribbon.

(c) A vertical rectangular blue box features an image of a gold crown.
Historical NoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden gifted this medal to President Gerald R. Ford to commemorate America's Bicentennial in 1976.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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