Physical description
A metal Ballarat College badge worn on school cap featuring the school motto 'E studiis Claritudo Venit' and a belt with buckle design embossed around its outer edge. Inside the outer edge the badge is voided around the Minerva head and embossed 'Ballarat College'. A pin is attached across the rear of the badge
Inscriptions & markings
Embossed around outer edge: 'E STUDIIS CLARITUDO VENIT'
Embossed across centre: 'BALLARAT / COLLEGE'
Inscribed on back of badge:'BRIDGLAND & KING / 358 P.O.PLACE (indistinct single mark follows)