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General Lafayette Medal
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
General Lafayette Medal
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

General Lafayette Medal

Artifact IDMO 74.382
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionCommemorative bronze medal. Obverse is embossed with a relief of Lafayette and "General Lafayette" reverse: "The Defender of American and French Liberty 1777-1824, Born in Chavanaic, The 6 September 1757"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1974 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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