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Hesse Medal
Hesse Medal

Hesse Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.1803
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1956
Gifter
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medal inscribed arounded "1256 In Honor - Hassiae 1956". On the obverse in bas relief is a medieval soldier holding a shield with the coat of arms of Hesse on it. The reverse has an inscription around the edge "Avorum Non Moritura Virtus", meaning "the courage of our ancestors will not die." The medal is marked at the center "X Ducat, Aureus Magnus," meaning it is worth 10 ducats called "the great gold" coin.
Historical NoteReceived during President Kennedy's trip to Germany, June 1963.
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 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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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