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1989.1126.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.1126.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Silver Star Medal
1989.1126.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.1126.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Star Medal

Artifact ID1989.1126.2 a-b
Object Type Medal
Gifter
Designer
Maker
Date before 1974
Medium metal, ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in x W 2 3/4 in (11.4 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description(a) A golden five-pointed star medal displays a small silver star enclosed by a laurel wreath. Eighteen rays radiate from the star to the wreath. The medal is suspended from a rectangular metal loop with rounded corners that hangs from a vertically-striped red, white, and blue ribbon.

(b) The lid of a rectangular marron box is lined with white fabric, and the bottom portion is cushioned with maroon fabric.
Historical NoteHarry Brohen returned these service medals to President Gerald R. Ford on September 18, 1974. They belonged to Philip Brohen, Harry’s deceased brother who served in World War II and the Korean War. Returning the medals was an act of political protest following Ford's decision to grant clemency to draft evaders.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic 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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