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40 years of Fellowship commemorative lapel pin of the American Academy of Optometry

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Catalogue Number: 3205
40 years of Fellowship commemorative lapel pin of the American Academy of Optometry
Category: Memorabilia and ephemera
Sub-Category: Badges, pins
Association: American Academy of Optometry
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 2016
Time Period: 21st C
Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA
Description Of Item: Circular 'gold' shield, 10 mm in diameter, with motto wreath below. An abstracted eye outlined in blue-green with a ruby jewel for the pupil is at the centre of the shield around the perimeter of which are the words AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY. The motto reads 40 YEARS FELLOW. The back has a lapel pin with squeeze and slide off keeper.
Historical Significance: The pin was given the Professor Barry Cole following the 2016 Academy meeting in recognition of his 49 years as a Fellow of the Academy
How Acquired: Donated by Barry Cole, honorary life member of the College
Date Acquired: Dec. 2016
Condition: Mint
Location: Archive room. West wall. Unit 3 Drawer 1

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