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Arabian Saif with Jeweled Scabbard
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Arabian Saif with Jeweled Scabbard
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Arabian Saif with Jeweled Scabbard

Artifact IDMO 95.85a-b
Object Type Sword
Date 20th century
Date Presented2/13/1962
Gifter
Place MadeSaudi Arabia, Asia
Medium Silver, brass, copper, glass
DimensionsOverall L 45 in (114.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionPresentation Arabian saif sword with an extremely long, palash type, single edged copper blade. The sword has a pistol handled hilt with scrolled cross-guard decorated with rhinestones. The scabbard is decorated with hatched lines of rhinestones wrapping around it, and it has two loops to attach a carrying belt.
Historical NoteThis sword was presented to President Kennedy by King Saud of Saudi Arabia on February 13, 1962, during the King's state visit to the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to the President and Mrs. Kennedy from 8. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1995 by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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