Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
This badge was made in 1972 for a fundraising campaign by the Wellington Committee on Vietnam (COV). Similarly to Australia, there were anti-war movements that took place there thoughout the 1960s, with protests peaking around 1970. The COV was one of many organisations active in New Zealand, however, it was the most efficient and successful in putting its message across and drawing support.
Physical Description
Circular badge with orange background. Purple printed text l.c Purple figure on white background r.c. Black printed address l.l. 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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Place Named
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Printed text; Vietnam/ Aid/ Appeal/ 1972 Printed text; Committee on Vietnam/ P.O.Box 11361 Wellington
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
4.5 cm (Height)
circular
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References
Grey, Jeffrey and Doyle, Jeff (1991) "Australia and the Vietnam War: A Select Bibliography," Vietnam Generation: Vol. 3 : No. 2 , Article 11. Available at: [Link 1] Edwards, Peter (2014) Australia and the Vietnam War. Sydney, NewSouth Publishing.
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Keywords
Peace Issues, Political Protests, Protest Movements, Vietnamese Communities, Vietnamese Culture, Peace, Vietnam War, 1959-1975, Wars & Conflicts
