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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
World War I Bayonet and Scabbard
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

World War I Bayonet and Scabbard

Artifact IDMO 77.234a-b
Object Type Bayonet; Scabbard
Date 1900-1914
Medium Wood; metal; silver plated iron; leather
DimensionsOverall L 20 1/2 in (52.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionWorld War I bayonet made of wood and silver plated metal with leather and metal scabbard
Historical NoteThis Bayonette was aquired by John F. Kennedy in Europe, in 1939
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1977.
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 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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