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Medallion Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Republic of Colombia
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Medallion Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Republic of Colombia
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Medallion Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Republic of Colombia

Artifact IDMO 63.691
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1960
Place MadeBogota, Colombia, South America
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver medallion commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Republic of Colombia. Obverse of medal shows the Imperial Eagle of the Seal of Bogota, Colombia. Medal reads: "SOCIEDAD DE MEJORAS Y ORNATO / BOGOTA". Reverse reads: "HOMENAJE A LOS FUNDADORES DE LA REPUBLICA 1810 - 20 JULIO - 1960 Ley 0.999"
Additional Details
Custodial 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 between 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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