Lapel pins - Fashionable and Interesting 147222277155
A lapel pins as the name indicates is a small pin worn on the lapel of a coat. It can be worn purely for the style or to show the person's support for some organization or for a group. There are very antique ones also. To show their patriotism people wear their country's flag as lapel pins. You can also get military pins for the same purpose. For example for the Independence Day celebrations in India, many people show their love for the country by wearing the tri colored lapel pins.
The pin sporting the flag had become popular in the US after the terror attacks on the world trade center. Military pieces are worn to shoe respect to the soldiers or to show membership. The soldiers in a regiment often see themselves as a fraternity and use it to express this sentiment. The lapel pins from the Second World War are sought after and are collector's items now. The ribbon and the medallion type lapel pins which date back the US civil war are extremely valuable now. It might be difficult for a person who is not a member of the military to acquire the pins, but they can be acquired through auctions. These pieces from different eras showcase the history in the small surface of a pin.
Military pins mean different things to the owners. Collectors should respect their sentiments. It can also be used as an effective promotional tool. Whether a company is small or big, an eye catching piece is bound to arouse the interest of the customers. Within the company the pins can be used to mark the achievement of a goal. The employees who receive the pin will feel motivated.
These products can make wonderful gifts too. For children the piece with their favorite super hero or their favorite cartoon character will be a delight. There are also a group of pins called cancer awareness pins. People who have lost a loved one to the deadly cancer sport these pins. Some of these pieces are made of ribbons. The pink ribbon lapel pin stands for breast cancer.
Cancer awareness pins come in different colors standing for different types of cancers. Gold color indicates children's cancer. Such pins help in creating awareness among the people. Such Vintage pieces are collectable and at the same time fashionable. The enamel flower pins dominated the jewelry scene in the early 1960s. Vintage pins come with a lot of variety. Some of these include the Victorian brooch, flower brooches, rhinestone jewelry, art deco, Vintage Bakelite, cameo, portrait and glass pins.
The pins are made also to commemorate the Olympic Games. The commemorative pins are also called souvenir or event pins. These pins are collectible. They are not always issued by the organizing committee of the games. You can collect different pins that have been issued for different games. Lapel pin collection is a fascinating hobby that anyone can take up.
