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1989.676 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.676 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Chief War Eagle Medal
1989.676 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.676 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Chief War Eagle Medal

Artifact ID1989.676 a-b
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Designer (Middleton, OH)
Maker (Middleton, OH)
Date 1976
Medium metal, textile
DimensionsOverall (a)(medal) Diam 2 in (5.1 cm )
 Overall (b)(box) H 1 in x W 3 3/4 in x D 3 in (2.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) A bronze medal with a raised image of Chief War Eagle with raised text around the lower edge.

b) A black vinyl presentation box lined with white silk and a navy blue velvet insert.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item 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 SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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