Stop the Gulf War badge

This badge is about the Gulf War crisis which began on 2 August 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait. President Bush of the United States of America gave Saddam Hussein until 15 January 1991 to vacate Kuwait. When Saddam Hussein's forces did not leave Kuwait, U.S. and allied forces began air attacks on 16 January on Iraq and on Iraqi positions in Kuwait under the code name Operation Desert Storm. Members of the New Zealand Defence Force served in the Gulf War operational area between 18 December 1990 and 13 April 1991.

 

The badge's slogan 'No Blood For Oil' positions the war as a protection of the oil industry. 'Out Now' was a call first heard during protests in the 1960s against the Vietnam War (1959-1975).

 

The war ended on 28 February 1991 with the defeat of Iraq and liberation of Kuwait.