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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit Joel Benjamin
Knights of Columbus Sword with Sheath
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit Joel Benjamin

Knights of Columbus Sword with Sheath

Artifact IDMO 63.1505
Object Type Sword
Date before 1963
Gifter
Medium Metal, wood
DimensionsOverall H 34 1/2 in (87.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionKnights of Columbus (a Catholic men's society) lodge sword with a cast likeness of Christopher Columbus on the pommel.
Historical NoteThis is a fraternal, traditional sword that was not intended to be used as a weapon.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift 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.
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