Summary
Badge, alternatively known as a button, made and used circa 1980. The slogan 'Support Peace or I'll Kill You' was a popular line from the American-based Yippie Movement (Youth International Party) in the late 1960s, along with others such as "War is a good business - invest your sons." The Yippies were a highly theatrical and anti-authoritarian political party formed in 1968.
Physical Description
Red text is printed on the badge's white background. The badge is round with a white metal back and a single pin.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Politics & Society, Social Spaces & Youth, Clothing & Textiles, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr Doug McCann, 23 Feb 1987
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Place & Date Made
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1980
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed obverse: SUPPORT/ PEACE/ or/ I'll kill you
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
45 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measured 2.10.08
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Maximum dimensions
44 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Exhibitions, Peace Issues, Political Protests, Wars & Conflicts, Political Parties, Youth, Anti-War Demonstrations, Socialism
