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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - Republican National Convention 1984
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Belt Buckle - Republican National Convention 1984

Artifact ID1984.02021.01
Object Type Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Maker (Dallas, TX)
Date 1984
Medium Metal (22 kt gold, sterling silver)
Dimensions2 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 1/2 in. (69.85 × 95.25 × 12.7 mm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a sterling silver oval belt buckle with the text "REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, DALLAS, TEXAS 1984." The buckle's image shows an elephant standing on its back legs dressed like a cowboy and waving two American flags. The back of the buckle is stamped "CRUMRINE MFG RENO NV USA 22 K GOLD ON STERLING."
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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryHeaded to the White House (2010), William J. Clinton Presidential Library; Presidential Transportation in the Cold War (2002-2003), Strategic Air and Space Museum (SAC)