Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the patriotic pin.
Dating back to the Civil War in the United States, lapel pins that
declare a person's patriotism are popular, highly collectible and
trade-worthy! From the Civil War through WWI, patriotic lapel pins
were medallions hung from ribbons pinned on a lapel. After WWI, there
were more factories and the ability to mass-produce die-cast metal led
to the popularity of die-cast lapel pins. The trend took off and
patriotic lapel pins became more popular and collectible as the nation
moved into a depression and everyone tried to do their own part, even
something as simple as a lapel pin. The quality and craftsmanship of
these earlier lapel pins is excellent, and a single patriotic lapel
pin can sell at auction for $25.00 or more, depending on the subject
matter.
The most patriotic symbol for any country is the flag, and in the US
is no different! The American Flag is the most patriotic lapel pin
that a citizen can wear. Fortunately there is no shortage of pins to
be had! There are cloisonn=E9, die cast, sequined and any imaginable
variation of the American Flag on patriotic lapel pins. After 9/11 the
sale of American Flags in the form of flags, pins and signs
skyrocketed from the shelves, and today that patriotism is still
evident with the American Flag everywhere, including on lapel pins. An
American Flag lapel pin is a simple way to declare your feelings of
pride in your country. Many of our politicians and celebrities have
begun to wear patriotic lapel pins every day as part of their normal
dress. American Flag lapel pins are elegant, and come in a variety of
designs. Many people who travel internationally take American Flag
lapel pins along on their travels to exchange with people from other
countries or to hand out as small tokens from America.
Of course, there are many other patriotic lapel pins including
military pins in support of our troops, pins remembering the 9/11
tragedy and the police and firemen heroes also from 9/11. A patriotic
lapel pin gives recognition to those who have sacrificed to protect
the nation's freedom and rights, and shows that you are aware and
thinking of that contribution. The commemorative Olympic lapel pins
are also patriotic and among the most sought after pins by
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