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1989.1088.4 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.1088.4 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bronze Star Medal
1989.1088.4 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.1088.4 a-d; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bronze Star Medal

Artifact ID1989.1088.4 a-d
Object Type Medal
Gifter
Designer
Date before 1974
Medium metal, ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 1 in (16.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description(a) A bronze five-pointed star medal displays a smaller raised star in the center. The small star is set on a raised 10-pointed figure, from which rays extend to the points of the outer star. It is suspended by a rectangular metal loop with rounded corners that is attached to a vertically-striped red, white, and blue ribbon. A bronze "v" pin is attached to the blue stripe in the center.

(b) A horizontal metal pin displays a red ribbon that has two vertical white lines bordering a vertical blue line in the center.

(c) A horizontal red metal pin displays vertical white and blue stripes in the center.

(d) Golden borders decorate the edges of a black box. The interior of the lid and the bottom portion are lined with golden fabric.
Historical NoteSergeant James Barnett received this Bronze Star and other awards and associated materials for wounds received in the Vietnam War. Barnett returned the materials to President Gerald R. Ford in an act of political protest following Ford's decision to grant clemency to draft evaders.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President 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 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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