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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Stainless Steel Blade and Sheath
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Stainless Steel Blade and Sheath

Artifact ID1981.04706.01-.02
Object Type Knife
Gifter
Maker (German knife maker, founded 1869)
Date 1981
Medium Metal (stainless steel), Leather,
Dimensions15 in. (38.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a stainless steel fixed-blade knife with a wrapped leather handle and sheath. The handle and sheath are made of the same light-toned leather and decorated with a geometrical design. The front of the blade is engraved with "El CJE ARGENTINO TTE GRL D LEOPOLDO F GALTIERI A SE EL Sr PRESIDENTE DE LOS EE UU DE AMERICA D RONALD REAGAN DIC 1981." The reverse of the blade is stamped with "Heinr Boker & Co. solingen-alemania Arbolito."
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 was on display at Rancho del Cielo 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/CultureArgentinaPlace MadeGermany
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