1982.96.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Freedom Eagle

Artifact ID1982.96.1

Date ca.1981

Medium gold, platinum, ruby, diamond, sapphire, wood

DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 8 in x D 7 1/2 in (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 19.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionA gold rock features a raised image of an eagle, which is enclosed by a round arrangement of rubies, diamonds, and sapphires. A gold sculpture of an eagle with outstretched wings is positioned behind it; both are attached to a round wooden base.
Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was donated by a member of the general public to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1982.

Credit LineGift of Randy Disslekoen

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

Collections

Post-Presidential Material