(CCND) Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - membership badge (1960's /1970's)
Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Christian CND) was formed in 1960 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_CND
The CND roundel design is based on the two semaphore letters of N and D (Nuclear Disarmament) enclosed within a circle. This roundel was designed in 1958 by Gerald H Holtom (1914-1985) and has since become an international peace symbol. Gerald graduated from the Royal College of Art & Design and worked as a professional designer and artist as well as being heavily influenced by the pacifist movement from his early years.
The CND roundel logo has never been copyrighted and so, has been used by many other peace organisations. If anyone knows which organisation issued this badge or what years it was in use, please let us know.
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References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_for_Nuclear_Disarmament (CND history - Wikipedia article).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Holtom (Gerald Holtom - designer of the CND semaphore logo).
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Enamels: 2 (black & white).
Finish: Chrome.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: ½” across x 1” down (about 13mm x 25mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: No maker’s name or mark.
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Thank you for reading.
Stuart.
(CCND) Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - membership badge (1960's /1970's)
Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Christian CND) was formed in 1960 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_CND
The CND roundel design is based on the two semaphore letters of N and D (Nuclear Disarmament) enclosed within a circle. This roundel was designed in 1958 by Gerald H Holtom (1914-1985) and has since become an international peace symbol. Gerald graduated from the Royal College of Art & Design and worked as a professional designer and artist as well as being heavily influenced by the pacifist movement from his early years.
The CND roundel logo has never been copyrighted and so, has been used by many other peace organisations. If anyone knows which organisation issued this badge or what years it was in use, please let us know.
.
References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_for_Nuclear_Disarmament (CND history - Wikipedia article).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Holtom (Gerald Holtom - designer of the CND semaphore logo).
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Enamels: 2 (black & white).
Finish: Chrome.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: ½” across x 1” down (about 13mm x 25mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: No maker’s name or mark.
.
Thank you for reading.
Stuart.