The Gold Star Lapel Pin. The Gold Star Lapel Button was designed and created in 1947 for family members of those who died in combat. It is a gold star on a field of purple surrounded by laurel leaves.

The impact of the little lapel pin is worldwide. In this recent picture of the BRICS summit, heads of state who imprison people that think or worship differently, forbid gay rights and abortion ...

This week, CBS EcoMedia unveiled a "lapel pin" to go on advertising, a small leaf for what they call "eco-ads"--a typical ad on TV, radio, a billboard, or any other media, which sports the eco-ad ...

Some GOP lawmakers have been seen wearing lapel pins in the shape of miniature AR-15 rifles. Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde, who owns a gun store, has taken responsibility for handing them out.

Pin doctors: The art of 'lapel politics' Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve – for today's politicos, it's all about the badge on your lapel. Simon Usborne. Tuesday 17 July 2012 22:47 BST.

It's a piece of metal with some red, white and blue enamel: the lapel pin. And for probable Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, a missing American flag pin is his fashion faux pas.

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He says the flag lapel pins in his collection don’t really date back before mid-century. “I don’t think it was a common thing for men and women to wear before the Second World War,” he says.

The lapel pin is perhaps indicative of a warming relationship between the two countries You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. BANFF, Alta ...