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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
St. Benedict Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

St. Benedict Medal

Artifact IDMO 75.688.8
Object Type Medal
Date ca.1930
Place MadeItaly, Europe
Medium enamelled and gilded metal
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionReligious medal with St. Benedict holding a cross and book on the obverse with cross on red enamel ground on reverse and "CSPB" in gold letters over blue.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by the Kennedy Family and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1975.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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