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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Cologne Cathedral Commemorative Medal
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Cologne Cathedral Commemorative Medal

Artifact ID1982.01180.01
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 1980
Medium Metal (silver)
Dimensions1/16 × 1 3/8 in. (2 × 35.1 mm)
Physical DescriptionA silver-colored commemorative medal of the Cologne Cathedral. The obverse of the coin has text stating "1880 - KULNERDOM SEIT 100 JAHREN VOLLENDET 1980 COELLEN 1477" with an image of the cathedral in a city setting. The coin's reverse has text surrounding a front view of the cathedral.
Historical NoteThe medal was given through the American Embassy in Bonn when President Ronald Reagan was in Germany. He visited Bonn and Berlin in West Germany June 9-11, 1982. He addressed the German Bundestag and the people of Berlin, and attended NATO meetings.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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 Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
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/CultureGermany
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