Skip to main content
1988.635 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.635 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
AMVETS [American Veterans] Silver Helmet Award
1988.635 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.635 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

AMVETS [American Veterans] Silver Helmet Award

Artifact ID1988.635 a-b
Object Type Award
Date Unknown
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall (1988.635) H 13 1/4 in x Diam 8 1/4 in (33.7 cm x 21 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) A silver award features a helmet elevated on a pedestal that is attached to a round base. A red, white, and blue logo on the center of the helmet depicts an eagle with outstretched wings along with curved text. The front of the base displays rows of horizontal black text.
Historical NoteGerald R. Ford received the AMVETS Silver Helmet Award, that group’s highest recognition of Congressional service, in April 1971. The award recognizes excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the fields of Americanism, defense, rehabilitation, congressional and civil service.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum received the item circa 1980s.
Credit LineDonor unknown
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPre-Presidential Artifacts Relating to Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Collections