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1981.04442.01, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
1981.04442.01, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ornamental Gorget
1981.04442.01, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
1981.04442.01, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Ornamental Gorget

Artifact ID1981.04442.01
Object Type Gorget
Gifter
Date 1981
Medium Metal (brass), Cord
Dimensions5 × 4 × 1/8 in. (12.7 × 10.2 × 0.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is an ornamental gorget made of brass with a red cord to go around the neck. The brass is engraved "PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, YORKTOWN REMEMBERED, 1781-1981, RMY 81, SOISSONNAIS REG." It bears the royal French arms, three fleur-de-lis, made out of silver-colored metal.
Historical NoteIt was presented on October 26, 1981, commemorating the American and French victory over the British in the last major battle of the American Revolution. The gifter is a 5th-generation descendant of Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau (1725-1807), the commander-in-chief of the French troops in America 1780-1781.
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
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/CultureFrance
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryRonald Reagan Presidential Library (2003-2010)
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