Summary
Round badge with the slogan 'No Mass Xtermination', circa 1960s-1980s. This is one of a series of badges and peace movement posters acquired by the museum following the exhibition 'Peace: an Exhibition' which explored the Peace movement and was part of the Victorian Government contribution to International Year of Peace in 1986.
The slogan 'No Mass Xtermination' epitomizes the climate of fear that people lived in during these two decades. The events at Hiroshima when nuclear disaster became a reality were followed by the Cold War, a protracted conflict that perpetuated uncertainty and anxiety worldwide. Badges such as this one were worn by protestors opposing the Arms Race and nuclear power altogether.
Physical Description
Large, circular badge with red radioactive symbol on yellow ground. Black text written on the centre, initials in white with stars and stripes imprinted. Pin on the back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Nic Maclellan, 23 Feb 1987
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Place & Date Used
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Place & Date of Event
McCoy Hall, Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Aug 1986 - Sep 1986
Badge displayed in Peace: an Exhibition -
Inscriptions
Printed: NO/ MASS/ EXTERMINATION
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Overall Dimensions
4.4 cm (Length), 4.4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Anti-Nuclear Protests, Nuclear Disarmament, Peace Issues, Political Protests, Protest Movements, Uranium Mining, Wars & Conflicts, Activism, Disarmament Protests
