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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
National Society of Scabbard and Blade Patch
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

National Society of Scabbard and Blade Patch

Artifact ID1981.02807.01
Object Type Patch
Gifter
Date mid 20th-late 20th Century
Medium Fabric
Dimensions4 × 4 in. (10.2 × 10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA fabric patch bearing the symbol of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade. The image is of a golden eagle crossed with two swords in scabbards on a black background. The eagle is holding an olive branch and thirteen arrows in its talons. Beneath the eagle are the words “Scabbard and Blade” in white. The edges of the patch are edged with white thread.
Historical NoteThe society is dedicated to support aspiring military officers, and has programs for JROTC and ROTC.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald 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
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