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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Pin - Jeep
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Pin - Jeep

Artifact ID1984.01730.01
Object Type Pin
Gifter
Maker (President, Mauboussin Jewelers, Paris, France)
Date mid 20th-late 20th Century
Medium Metal (18kt gold), Stone (diamond, ruby)
Dimensions15/16 × 1 9/16 × 1/2 in. (23.4 × 39.3 × 12.5 mm)
Physical DescriptionAn 18-kt gold brooch designed to look like a World War 2 era American Jeep. The front of the bumper on the jeep has text stating “1944-1984,” with diamond chips set into the star on the hood of the jeep and a ruby set into the face of the driver. The re-edition of the brooch was created for Mrs. Reagan by Mauboussin Jewelers.
Historical NoteThe original jeep brooch was created in 1944 to celebrate the liberation of Paris.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Country/CultureFrance
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