American Flag lapel pins might just be one of the first types of lapel pins ever used. The sight of the American Flag is a majestic experience, and bringing that greatness to a lapel pin is a feat in itself. The flag is truly a stunning sight and testament to American heritage and history. Many US citizens adorn American Flag lapel pins as a way to express their patriotism, and it’s one of the best ways to do so! A while back, Obama was criticized for deciding not to wear an American Flag lapel pin. It’s all over the web, google it. American Flag pins aren’t for everyone, sometimes they can look tacky (sue me), but on a nice suit, a small, clean looking American Flag lapel pin looks pretty darn great. I’ve collected American Flag lapel pins for a few years, and I’ve come across several very unique ones. I even collect what are referred to as ‘Friendship Flags’ which are basically the American Flag and another country’s flag combined onto one pin. This shows partnerships between countries and is a great way to show your support for the collaboration between the US and neighboring governments. Most flag pins are kept small, you don’t want to be wearing a Flag that’s 1.5 inches on your lapel, it will command too much attention, and if you’re speaking, people are more likely to be staring at the dinner plate on your lapel rather than listening to what you’re saying. There are a number of individuals who collect American Flag pins, some sell on sites like ebay and others have websites of their own. There are a lot of companies that sell them as well. My collection of American Flag lapel pins currently stands at around 300 unique lapel pins, none of which are the same, which is fairly difficult to do with American Flag pins because you’re dealing with a simple rectangle. I’ve been focusing on looking primarily for lapel pins that have some kind of wording on them, that way even if the flags are similar between some of the pins, overall they have a different appearance. Some of my favorites are the Friendship Flags I mentioned before. If you need some resources to find flag lapel pins, check out the links below: Shop for flag pins Ebay.Com Shop flag pins from the Flags of the World Store

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