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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Italian Victory in the 1982 World Soccer Championship Commemorative Medallion
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Italian Victory in the 1982 World Soccer Championship Commemorative Medallion

Artifact ID1982.02596.01
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (Artist (Italian sculptor, 1908-1991))
Maker (Bolgna, Italy)
Date 1982
Medium Metal (silver, gold)
Dimensions1 7/8 × 3 7/8 in. (4.8 mL, 99 mm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a commemorative medallion for the Italian victory in the 1982 World Soccer Championship. It is made of silver with a gold overlay. It depicts a basrelief of a man carrying the Italian flag. The flag is red, white, and green and made with a combination of clay and enamels. The medallion was created by ASM, Bologna.
Historical NoteThe medal was given during a private meeting between President Ronald Reagan and Giovanni Spadolini, the Prime Minister of Italy, in the Cabinet Room at the White House on November 3, 1982. Following the meeting, they continued their discussions during a luncheon in the Residence.
In the 1982 FIFA World Cup, held in Spain June 13-July 11, 1982, Italy defeated West Germany 3–1 in the final. It was Italy's third World Cup title, and the first since 1938.
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/CultureItaly
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