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Tricentennial of the German Immigration belt buckle
Artifact ID1990.00461.01
Object Type
Buckle, Belt
Date
1983
Medium
Metal (brass, sterling silver)
Dimensions2 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 1 in. (69.85 × 107.95 × 25.4 mm)
Physical DescriptionA sterling silver-plated brass oval belt buckle celebrating 300 years of Germans in America. The front has a raised German eagle holding a shield in its claws lettered “USA” in the center, “1683” and “1983” on either side, "300 JAHRE" [300 Years] on top and "DEUTSCH-AMERIKANER" [German-Americans] on the bottom. The back has a buckle and pin, “ESPECIALLY MADE FOR OUR PRESIDENT MR. RONALD REAGAN” in raised letters, and is engraved “Made in USA Limited Edition Sterling #001 Santa Monica California” above and below.Historical NoteThe German-American Tricentennial was celebrated on June 25, 1983. President Reagan said in his radio address that day, “It was from Krefeld that, 300 years ago, the first German immigrants left for America. Those 13 Mennonite families came in search of religious freedom. They landed in Philadelphia and founded Germantown, Pennsylvania. From that moment on, Germany has contributed much to our way of life.”
The buckle was given to President Reagan by Hans Juergen Ehringer, the president of the German-American Club in Santa Monica, through the President’s barber Sam Stilo. President Reagan called Mr. Ehringer to thank him, much to his surprise, and said hello to the members of the German-American Club.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionRonald Reagan Library Museum Collection, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 681361)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost-Presidential Gifts and Donations, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 6817139)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note(c) HJE
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.
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Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library