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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy's Bar Pin for Naval Jacket
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

John F. Kennedy's Bar Pin for Naval Jacket

Artifact IDMO 83.47.2
Object Type Pin, Bar
Date 1942-1945
Medium Metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall H 1/16 in x W 1/2 in (0.2 cm x 1.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionGold rectangular service ribbon pin with blue and white enamel stripe on surface. This pin was worn on breast pocket of Naval jacket as a bar to indicate rank.
Historical NoteThis pin was worn by Lt. John F. Kennedy as part of his United States Naval uniform
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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