Historical information

The badge was worn by John Hall in 1909 when he was 12 years of age.

Physical description

A silver-coloured 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'. The badge is sewn to a fragment of Garbutt House ribbon.

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)