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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy's St. Christopher Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

John F. Kennedy's St. Christopher Medal

Artifact IDMO 78.69.23
Object Type Medal
Date 1920-1963
Medium Silver-plated metal
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/2 in x W 3/4 in (3.8 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver-plated medal with relief of St. Christopher carrying Christ on his shoulder in center and inscription "Saint Christopher be my guide". Reverse engraved: "I am a Catholic in case of an accident please notify a preist".
Historical NoteThis medal was from the personal collection of President Kennedy and was found amoung the items in his drawer.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1978.
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 Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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