Summary
'Bombing of Japan in 1945' badge, alternatively known as a button, lapel pin or stick pin, created to commemorate the atomic bombing of Japan in 1945. The badge was made in Japan, and was sold as a fund raiser for the Law Students Society at Monash and Melbourne universities circa 1986.
Physical Description
This is a rectangular silver badge. Printed in black is a rising sun next to the date 1945. Below this are the dates 8/6, 8/9. The pin on the back is horizontal. Below are some Chinese characters.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Bill Watson, 30 Oct 1990
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Place & Date Used
Monash University, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1979-1986
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Place & Date Used
Students' Representative Council, University of Melbourne (The), Australia, 1979-1986
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Inscriptions
Printed front: '1945 / 8/6. 8/9'. Stamped reverse below pin are Chinese characters.
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Dimensions
16 mm (Length), 12 mm (Width)
Re-measured 2.10.08
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Maximum dimensions
6 mm (Length), 12 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Anti-Nuclear Protests, Nuclear Disarmament, Pacific War, 1941-1945, Student Movement, Universities, Wars & Conflicts
