{"product_id":"president-jimmy-carter-personally-owned-us-pres-seal-tie-pin-ex-carter-estate","title":"President Jimmy Carter Personally Owned US Pres. Seal Tie Pin. Ex. Carter Estate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\nPersonally Owned \u0026amp; Worn “Seal of the President” Lapel Pin of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimmy Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Estate Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\nGold-tone “Seal of the President of the United States” lapel pin personally owned and worn by Jimmy Carter. The circular face features a green enamel background with the presidential seal motif at center, encircled by the inscription “SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” The pin is attached to a short decorative chain leading to a classic T-bar fastening, designed for secure wear on formal attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eThe piece exhibits visible signs of authentic use, including light wear to the enamel surface, minor discoloration to the metal components, and patina consistent with age. The chain and T-bar clasp remain intact and functional, preserving the original structure of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eAccompanied by a certificate of provenance reading:\u003cbr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n“Jimmy Carter’s personally owned and worn ‘Seal of the President’ lapel pin.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimmy Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e served as President from 1977 to 1981, a period marked by significant domestic and international challenges, including the Camp David Accords and the Iran hostage crisis. As President, Carter frequently wore formal attire adorned with subtle symbols of office, such as lapel pins representing the Seal of the President.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eThe presidential seal itself is one of the most recognizable emblems of executive authority in the United States, symbolizing the office rather than the individual. Personally worn examples from a sitting president are exceptionally scarce, offering collectors a direct and tangible connection to the daily life and presentation of the Commander-in-Chief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eSuch items bridge the gap between official symbolism and personal use, embodying both the dignity of the presidency and the individuality of the man who held the office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\nAccompanied by a certificate of provenance titled “The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter,” issued through Brunk Auctions, North Carolina, 2026, including a handwritten description identifying the item as “Jimmy Carter’s personally owned and worn ‘Seal of the President’ lapel pin.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eAuthenticated and signed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Reznikoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a leading authority in autograph and historical artifact authentication, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuke Pascal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, President of Historical Autographs Gallery and autograph \u0026amp; relic expert affiliated with University Archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oqo8gg\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003e\nThis personally worn presidential lapel pin represents a rare and intimate artifact from Jimmy Carter’s time in office, embodying both the symbolism of the presidency and the personal presence of the man who wore it. With strong estate provenance and clear signs of authentic use, it stands as a highly desirable and historically meaningful collectible for discerning presidential memorabilia collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3648\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3648\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. 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