Badge - Nuclear Power? No Thanks
Object
Badge
Production date
c. 1980-1987
Object number
2024.27
Physical Description
Circular badge with a yellow background design and an red smiley sun at the centre. The black text in capital letters reads 'Nuclear Power? No thanks'.
Object history
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney activist Ian Rathbone.
The design of this badge, known as the 'Smiling Sun', was originally designed by Anne Lund in Denmark 1975. Lund signed over the rights of the design to signed over the rights to the Danish group Organization for Information on Nuclear Power (OOA). The design was translated into different languages and became a recognisable symbol against nuclear power worldwide.
The design of this badge, known as the 'Smiling Sun', was originally designed by Anne Lund in Denmark 1975. Lund signed over the rights of the design to signed over the rights to the Danish group Organization for Information on Nuclear Power (OOA). The design was translated into different languages and became a recognisable symbol against nuclear power worldwide.
Associated Event
Associated Person
Ian Rathbone
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 38mm
On display?
No
Inscription
NUCLEAR POWER?
NO THANKS
NO THANKS
