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One of South Africa's National Orders. Awarded to Mandela for his exceptional and unequalled contribution to the liberation struggle, national reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa, and for his unwavering commitment to peace and justice in the world. Presented by President Thabo Mbeki. Mandela was the first recipient of the order in the Platinum class.

Order of the Starra Planini

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7 July 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Received by Achmat Dangor, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation from Ambassador Volodya Neykov on behalf of Nelson Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid

National Decoration of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Gandhi Peace Prize for 2000

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16 March 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

India’s highest international civilian award awarded jointly to Mr Mandela and the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh

Untitled

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3 May 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order for Duty and Honour from the Russian Federation

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18 April 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congressional Medal of Achievement conferred on Mr Mandela from the Congress of the Republic of the Phillipines House of Representatives

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25 March 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

King Abdulaziz Order for his dedicated efforts, co-operation and outstanding work from King of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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February 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

National Order of the Lion of Malawi

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award, by George W Bush, Washington

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9 May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia, Canberra

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9 June 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented with the insignia of the order by Australian Prime Minister John Howard in Tshwane

Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim from Sweden

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3 March 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Companion of the Order of The Star of Ghana from the Government of Ghana

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July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Elephant bestowed by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

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18 February 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Apart from the regalia worn by the Knight, a shield carrying the name of the Knight is also placed in the Knights' Hall of the Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod

Knight of the Order of Golden Lion of House of Nassau from Luxembourg/the Netherlands

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10 March 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Companion of the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada on behalf of the Queen

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24 September 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Highest honour bestowed by Canada. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it

Knight of the First degree, Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Dutch Lion (Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw)

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23 September 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Knighthood bestowed by the Queen of the Netherlands

Civil Order of the First Class from the Sultanate of Oman

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6 April 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Isabel the Catholic in the Class of Collar from the King of Spain

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15 February 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Cruz and Souza Medallion Award from the Govenrment of Brazil

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January 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of Honour from the Dominican Republic

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30 April 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav bestowed by the King of Norway

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1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Merit in the Class of Collar from the Government of Chile

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12 November 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Grand Cross of Merit Special Class from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany

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21 May 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Highest order of Japan, the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum was presented to Mandela by Emperor Akihito at Akasaka Palace

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4 July 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Liberator San Martin from the government of Argentina

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24 February 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This is the highest decoration awarded in Argentina

Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France

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28 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Battle of Adwa and the Victory of Adwa Centenary Medal with the Royal Riband from the Crown Council of Ethiopia

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Merit , Honorary Member of the Order: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, O.M. By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II.

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21 March 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II

Grande Croix - National Order' of the Government of Mali , Mali's highest decoration

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29 February 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Liberty, a national medal, recognizing Mr Mandela's service towards the cause of democracy and freedom from the government of Portugal

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal of the Order of Francisco de Miranda First Class from the Government of Venezuela

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5 October 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Recipient of the Great Alavi Medal from the King of Morocco

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21 January 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Knight Commander of the Most Courageous, Order of Lesotho for meritorious service from the Government of Lesotho

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12 July 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Prince Henry, a National Order of Knighthood from the Government of Portugal

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26 November 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Grand Officer in the Order of Rio Branco from the Federal Republic

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1 April 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The highest order granted by the Federal Government

Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Order, the highest honour of the People's Republic of Angola

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12 May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Bay of Pigs (Playa Giron ) awarded by President Fidel Castro

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18 June 1984

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Jose Marti Medal, the highest order from Cuban President Fidel Castro

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26 July 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

When Nelson Mandela was released from prison, he made a point of visiting Cuba on July 26 for celebrations of the 38th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Revolution

Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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14 May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order for Peace and Friendship in the First Degree from the People’s Assembly of Mozambique, Resolution no. 5190, signed by President Marcelino Dos Santos and Chissano.

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

5190, signed by President Marcelino Dos Santos and Chissano

"Grand Cordon" decoration of 7 November awarded by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Lesotho- Knight Commander from the Kingdom of Lesotho

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Lesotho -Knight Commander conferred upon Mr Mandela for meritorious service, Lesotho

Star of the Republic of Indonesia from the Indonesian Government

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Augusto Cesar Sandino Award bestowed by Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua

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21 February 1989

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero, the highest order of Panama

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15 June 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Eduardo Mondlane First Class from the Government of Mozambique

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1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of the Order "Star of International Friendship" in gold by the German Democratic Republic

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27 August 1984

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award was handed over to OR Tambo during a ceremony in Berlin

Order of Merit from the Government of Ireland

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of 'The Order of the Torch of Kilimanjaro of the Second Class' from the Republic of Tanzania, by Prime Minister and First Vice-President Joseph Warioba in recognition of Mr Mandela's great and incomparable services to the people of South Africa, to the people of Africa and to the World

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7 March 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Friendship and Peace - first grade from the Republic of Mozambique

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13 July 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Diploma A Assembleia Popular da Republica Posolar de Mocambique, condede a Mandela a ordem Ämizade e Paz"do 1o Grau, Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

Soka University Award of Highest Honour

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31 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of Highest Honour of Soka University conferred upon Mr Mandela, Japan

Soka University

Order of Rio Branco in the grade of Master from the Republic of Brazil

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8 August 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Grand Cross Of the Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco, grau de Grão-Cruz), upon Mr Mandela bt the Federal Republic of Brazil.

Republic of Brazil

The Great Malavi Medal from the King of Morocco

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21 January 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Great Alavi Medal from the King of Morocco in recognition of Mandela's standing with the King. Translation is included and well as a form for the recipient to sign, Morocco

King of Morocco

Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion from the Republic of Senegal

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11 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Grand Cross of the Ordre National du Lion (National Order of the Lion) upon Mr Mandela from the President of the republic, Senegal

President of Senegal

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France

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28 December 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Grand Croix de la Legion D'Honneur (Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour), France

French Republic

Order of the Lion from Malawi

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22 May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Order of the Lion of Malawi upon Mr Mandela by Dr. Bakili Muluzi, President of Malawi

Muluzi, Bakili Elson

Eduardo Mondlane Order - First Grade from the government of Mozambique

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22 July 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ordem Eduardo Mondlane !i Grau from the Assembleia Popular da Republica Popular de Mozambique

Assembleia Popular da Republica Popular de Mocambique

Honorary title Honour of Merit from the City of Belem

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11 June 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the City of Belem's Honour of Merit upon Mr Mandela, Brazil

City of Belem / Bethlehem

Collar of the Nile, the highest order in Egypt, from President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt

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21 October 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Grand Cross of the National Order from the President of the Republic of Mali

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Grand-Croix de l'Ordre National upon Mr Mandela by the President of the Republic, the General Secretary and the Grand Chancellor of the Order, Mali

Republic of Mali

Presidential Order of the Republic of Botswana

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate and medal conferring the Presidential Order of Botswana upon Mr Mandela.

Masire, Quett

Knight of the First Degree, Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Dutch Lion from the Netherlands

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23 September 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Knight of the First Degree, Knight Grand Cross, in the Order of the Dutch Lion, upon Mr Mandela, Netherlands

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

Order of Grand Admiral from the Guiderar Institute for Applied Social Research

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29 July 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate granting Mr Mandela the Order of the Grand Admiral from the Instituto Guiderar de Investigaciones Sociales Aplicadas, Madrid, Spain

Instituto Guiderar de Investigationes Sociales Aplicadas

National Order in the Class of Grand Gordon from the Republic of Burundi

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1 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The National Honour of the Republic of Burundi on the occassion of Fifty years of Independence

Government of Burundi

Other awards related to Civic Honours

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Civic Honours and related

Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF)

Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St John from the Queen of Great Brittain

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of St John from the United Kingdom

Queen of United Kingdom

Order of the Stara Planini First Degree from the government of Bulgaria

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12 June 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid, and for the peaceful transition and establishment of democratic governance in the Republic of South Africa, Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne and granted to Mr. Mandela by the Governor General of Canada for his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada

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July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela by the Governor General of Canada for his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada

Award of recognition conferred to Mr Mandela by the Vice Foreign Minister for Africa of Venezuela, Dr Reinaldo Bolivar

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2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela on the occasion of his visit to Trinidad and Tobago from the President of the Rebublic

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Perspex key on plastic and marble base

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11 February 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque reads: This is the District Apartheid once destroyed. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. This is the District recaptured with sadness and joy. Honorary residency bestowed on Comrade Mandela on 11 February 2004.

House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania honoured Mr Mandela for his lifelong dedication to building a more equitable and united world, Resolution NO. 373