Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
This badge was made by Patrick Bros. Sinai is a Middle-Eastern peninsula that was disputed between Israel and Egypt from the late 1940s through to the mid 1970s. The badge refers to a movement of opposition to the involvement of Western forces in the area, specifically to the international peacekeeping force mandated there by the UN after 1979.
Physical Description
Circular badge. Black background with white printed text c. Pin on the back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles, Politics & Society
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Nic Maclellan, 23 Feb 1987
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Manufacturer
Patrick Bros., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Collector
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Inscriptions
Printed text, white ink: NO / TROOPS / FOR SINAI!
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
4.5 cm (Length)
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Keywords
Peace Issues, Political Protests, Protest Movements, Wars & Conflicts, Military Forces, Anti-War Demonstrations
