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1981.128.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.128.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
President Gerald R. Ford's Navy Reserve Medals
1981.128.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.128.4; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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President Gerald R. Ford's Navy Reserve Medals

Artifact ID1981.128.4
Object Type Medal
Date ca. 1974
Medium wood, metal, ribbon, fabric, glass
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 1 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 24.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rectangular vertical shadowbox with a wooden frame and a royal blue background displays three medals, one ribbon bar, and one insignia. Below them, a rectangular metal plaque displays rows of horizontal engraved text.

Historical NoteThe box contains Gerald R. Ford's World War II Medals, including an American Campaign Medal, an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal, along with a Philippine Liberation Ribbon pin, a Navy garrison cap insignia, and a plaque.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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