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Mandeville Beefeater Lapel Pin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mandeville Beefeater Lapel Pin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mandeville Beefeater Lapel Pin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06282011-156-3.2
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 1 1/8 in (1 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLapel pin depicting Mandeville , a fictional character who was one of the official mascots of the 2012 Summer Olympics, in a traditional royal guard uniform. The creature is wearing a red and black uniform with a black bearskin hat.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse: 2012-502 200000 TM LOCO5 2009 HONAV
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to the United Kingdom in May 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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    Related Links
    Additional information about Mandeville can be read on the Paralympic Games official website: ”Meet Mandeville – the London 2012 Paralympic Mascot ”