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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

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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

Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia, Canberra

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9 June 1999

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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

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

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

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

Receives a certificate appointing Mandela as Honorary Queen's Counsel from the British House of Lords, and signed by Queen Elizabeth II

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3 May 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate appointing Mandela as an Honorary Queen's Counsel by Queen Elizabeth II, UK

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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.

Merit of Gold for his service to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) from the Minister of Defense

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of a joint resolution to honour Nelson Mandela by the State of Maine

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate welcoming Mr Mandela to Louisiana and recognizing his contributions to the world from US Senator Mary L

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Landrieu

Campania Award for Peace and Human Rights

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congressional Recognition of the Congress of Texas for Lifetime Achievements

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26 October 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognising Mr Mandela's life contributions from the Afro-Anglo-Caribbean Community

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

City Council of Nairobi presented Mr Mandela with the Coat of Arms

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Shield with Coat of Arms of the City of Gold Coast presented on the occasion of the World Life-Saving Championships

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal of the Church of the Virgin Mary from the City of Spilimbergo

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award from the City of Aulla for his commitment to peace

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citation from the City of Macerata

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4 May 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Resolution by the Board of Chosen Freeholders from Union County congratulating Mandela on being elected President and declaring May 22-29 1994 as "Nelson Mandela and Youth of South Africa week"

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22 May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Citation recognizing Mr Mandela's demonstration of leadership, courage and strenght from the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusettets

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award of Appreciation from the People of the Cayman Islands

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Shield of Liberty from Liberia

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Miguel Aleman Velasco Medal from the City of Veracruz

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

California State University Los Angeles esteem and admiration citation

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for appreciation of his work from the California State University Los Angeles, USA

California State University

Fleetwatch Friend of the Trucking Industry Award from Fleetwatch

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his statemanship and in creating a climate conducive to peace from Fleetwatch magazine; 1994 Special Award, South Africa

Fleetwatch

Fivehunderd Years of Discovery of America 1492-1992

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Pure silver medal from Spain,

Governor's Award from Lions International District 323-A1

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18 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Governor's award presented to Mr Mandela for anti-apartheid and world peace from Lions International District 323-A1 in Bombay, India

Lions International District 323-A1

The MESAB Service Award presented to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whose courage, vision and generosity of spirit insprires the world

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28/02/2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

From the Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB). MESAB operated from 1985 to 2007

MeSAB

Recognition from the State of Louisiana

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12 May 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's many achievements/contributions to the world from US Senator for Louisiana, John Breaux, USA

State of Louisiana

Harvest Celebration 1659-2003 honour from KWV

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1 February 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in honour of his leadership and contribution in opening world markets for South African wine - KWV

KWV Board of Directors

India Leadership Conclave 2009

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for serving as a speaker at the India Leadership Conclave 2009: Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, Founder of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, India

India Leadership Conclave 2009

One Million Dream Balls for Africa from Hyundai Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa

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8 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Hyunday Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa, South Africa

Hyunday and One Million Dream Balls for Africa

Presented posthumously to Nelson Mandela: for his exemplary Leadership, Sacrifice and Committlemt to the dignity and respect for all Mankind by Congo Solidario

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18 July 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congo Solidario

Gandhi Peace Prize 2000

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Highest civilian order from the Government of India given to Dr. Nelson Mandela to pay tribute to an unusual international hero in the Gandhian mould

Government of India

Award from the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines House of Representatives

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25 March 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Congressional Medal of Achievement to Mr Mandela, Philippines

Congress of the Republic of the Philippines House of Representatives

South Africa Special Forces Brigade honour

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18 July 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal from the South Africa Special Forces Brigade to Nelson Mandela - 18 July 2003, South Africa

South Africa Special Forces Brigade

Order of Disa: Commander from the Western Cape Government

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

South Africa's Most Popular Personality First Place from the Sunday Times and Markinor Top Brands Awards 2004

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela as the first place winner in the 2004 Sunday Times and Markinor Top Brands South Africa's Most Popular Personality Award, South Africa

Sunday Times and Markinor

The Exemplary Leadership Award from the Global Center for Transformational Leadership

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1 January 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

For his exceptional achievements and his unwavering commitment to be a source of inspiration to his community and for his dedication to the upliftment of his community and society

Global Center for Transformational Leadership

Named 'Library Lion' by the New York Public Library

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5 November 012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awarded for Mr. Mandela's extraordinary achievement in the arts and literature, as well as public service, USA

New York Public Library

The inaugural, Lifetime Campaigner Award for Global Peace from the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation

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12 December 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

In recognition of his fearlessness in relentlessly pursuing and end to all conflicts and wars and his single-minded dedication to the preservation of global peace by initiating actions aimed at protecting the interests of all peace-loving peoples of

Mahathir Global Peace Foundation

Millennium Award conferred to Mr Mandela by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,

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16 May 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award for Outstanding Literary Work from the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), the oldest civil rights organisation in the United States

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7 May 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is for the book 'Madiba's Favourite Folktales', a collection of stories Mr Mandela admired

Chris Hani Peace Award at the 10th National Congress of the South African Communist Party

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1 July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

First Commonwealth Green Pennant Award presented by the Commonwealth

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Black box in the shape of Africa with seeds inside

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8 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented on the occasion of the 32nd Organisation of African Unity (OAU )Summit. The OAUwas disbanded on 9 July 2002 and replaced by the African Union (AU).

U Thant Peace Award from the Peace Meditation at the United Nations bestowed by Sri Chinmoy