John F. Kennedy Memorial Medal
Artifact IDMO 74.320
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1963
Gifter
Ambassador Wilfried Platzer
Place MadeAustria, Europe
Medium
Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold memorial medallion with relief profile of John F. Kennedy in center and "U.S. Prasident" and his life dates around outer edge on obverse. Relief of the Statue of Liberty with stars and "Defenso R Libertatis" is embossed on reverse.
Historical NoteGiven to Jacqueline Kennedy by His Excellency Dr. Wilfried Platzer, Ambassador of Austria
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 1963, it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1974.
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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
