Brazilian Navy Dagger and Scabbard
Artifact IDMO 63.1511
Object Type
Dagger
Date
before 1962
Gifter
A. Marinha
Place MadeBrazil, South America
Medium
metal; gilding; leather
DimensionsOverall L 17 in (43.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionBrazilian Naval sword with gold hilt. Blade is inscribed "Asua Excelencia, John F. Kennedy, Presidente, Da Republica Dos Estados Unidos Da America Do Norte, Oferce A Marinha Do Brazil, Washington D.C. Fevereiro 1962". The dagger has a black leather scabbard with 2 bands of gold with rings attached and gold at tip.
Historical NoteThis Navy dagger was presented to John F. Kennedy at the White House b
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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