Flag Pins

Since flags have such a high status and are frequently displayed throughout the United States, not only on official buildings but also on houses or clothing it is not far fetched to have flag pins.

Flag pins can come as American Flag pins displaying the “Stars and Stripes” or display other countries flags as well as custom flag pins. Flag lapel pins are available at many stores all over the United States and especially at Souvenir stores throughout the world. A flag pin usually is made from metal with some version of a pin on the back of the flag to be able to attach it to fabric and displays a flag on its front. For the richer person there are exclusive gemstone flag pins or gold flag pins that are very expensive. But for the everyday customer, a regular flag lapel pin will do. If you do not want to buy a flag pin, there are instructions on the Internet on how to make flag pins. They area good activity for kids to learn about their flag while making a piece that they can use and wear for displaying purposes. Of course there are international flag lapel pins that can be bought at some stores in the US and for sure abroad. International flag pins are a very inexpensive souvenir for yourself or any relatives that you want to bring something small from your trip to Europe or other countries.

If you are a fan of one of the branches of the armed forces, there are lots of different versions of flag pins for that. Marine flag lapel pins, Navy, Air Force, army or Coast Guard, it is available to honor the soldiers fighting for the US, especially in times like this when the US is in war with Iraq. They can also be worn by soldiers that want to carry a piece of their past with them but do not want to use any of their medals or other military emblems.

Of course each of the states of the United States of America have their own flag pins and several aversion too. Flag pins come as straight plain flags or as wavy flags that almost look animated or flying in the wind. Other flag pins are also available, such as religious pins, cross flag lapel pins and similar. And if the flag pin is not already small enough for you, miniature flag lapel pins are available.