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    Posted 7 years ago

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    artfoot
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    The origin of this well-recognized "peace symbol" comes out of the 1950s British "Ban The Bomb" movement. It was designed by artist Gerald Holtom as a graphic representation of the semaphore letters "N" and "D" - standing for Nuclear Disarmament. In the 1960s, it was adopted in the U.S. by the opposition to the war in Vietnam and was given its broader meaning.

    Shown are 1970 vintage "New, Old Stock" embroidered patches still stapled to the original point-of-sale backing cards. Patches are 4" diameter on 4" by 6" cards.

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    1. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      HAPPY NEW YEAR AUTOPINBACK !!! ! !!!
    2. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      HAPPY NEW YEAR ARTFOOT !!! ! !!!

      SORRY !!!
    3. artfoot artfoot, 7 years ago
      That's OK, Kevin - I'm guessing it was a good party.
    4. artfoot artfoot, 7 years ago
      artfoot to coldfoot - thanks, and same to you.
    5. Rick55 Rick55, 7 years ago
      I remember these well Artfoot. I had one sewn onto a jacket I wore along with other embroidered patches... very cool :-)

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