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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
San Cristobal Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

San Cristobal Medal

Artifact IDMO 2002.36
Object Type Medal
Date 1952-1955
Place MadeHavana, Cuba
Medium Gold plate
Dimensions2 1/2 in.
Physical DescriptionGold plated metal with pin backing. "San Cristobal" inscribed across top. In center there is an image of a bee with a key
Historical NoteErnest Hemingway was awarded the Order of San Cristobal by the Batista government on October 27, 1955, in recognition of the author's interest in Cuba.
Additional Details
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum; Ernest Hemingway Collection, Gift of Mary Hemingway
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesErnest Hemingway Collection (National Archives Identifier 575085)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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