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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ceremonial Sword and Sheath
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ceremonial Sword and Sheath

Artifact ID1966.22.1 (A-B)
Object Type Sword
Gifter
Date GiftedJune 21, 1966
Medium Steel, Ivory, Gold, Emerald
DimensionsOverall W 38 in (96.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCeremonial chased steel sword (part A) with an ivory handle decorated with a single, large emerald on the hilt. Woven gold chain connects the hilt with the tip of the handle. In an elaborately chased gold sheath (part B) with woven gold chain connected by two large gold loops.
Historical NoteThis ceremonial sword and sheath was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson by His Majesty Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz Al-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia on June 21, 1966 during a state visit to Washington, D.C.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • June 21, 1966
On view
Place Gifted
Saudi Arabia