Badge - Free Nelson Mandela
Object
Badge
Production date
1980
Object number
2024.40
Physical Description
Yellow circular badge with green text and a portrait of Nelson Mandela.
Object history
This badge is part of the worldwide campaign that asked for the release of South African anti-apartheid activist and politician Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 years (1962-1990). This badge was owned and worn by Hackney activist Ian Rathbone
Associated Event
Associated Person
Nelson Mandela (Subject of)
Ian Rathbone (Owner)
Ian Rathbone (Owner)
Associated Place
South Africa (Place)
Material
Plastics
Metal
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 37mm
On display?
No
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Free Nelson Mandela
