ProvenanceBadge produced as part of an appeal in support of prohibition.
During World War I, and throughout the 1920s, the prohibition and restriction of alcohol consumption was a contested issue.SignificanceIllustrative of the badges that were popular as a means of raising funds or showing support for particular organisations or causes during the twentieth century. This and other associated badges are a rich source of evidence on the material and cultural history of Australia, particularly during wartime. The symbols, colours and mottoes used on the badges themselves also express ideas about the values and identity that Australians held in the early to mid-twentieth century.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover.Blue background with white map of Australia in the centre. A blue banner marked 'Prohibition' is depicted in the centre of Australia. Marked 'No Surrender. No Compromise. No Retreat' in white block letters around the rim.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0077
