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Custom Brooches During the American Civil War

History of Custom Brooches During the American Civil War

Custom brooches were commissioned by various combat units to distinguish themselves from others. It was a visual signal that helped the army maintain order, take care of itself and promote solidarity among its troops.

What was the reason for wearing a custom lapel changed during WWI and WWII? These were awarded to deserving individuals to show their exemplary service and honor them in front of their troops. These brooches were made of colorful ribbons and sticks and were very sharp. They could be either plain die-cut metals or uniquely colored. This usage is in practice in today’s military units.

Custom Brooches Today

Today, these wartime pins have great personal value for the families and friends of soldiers who have received the Meritorious Service Award. The brooches are treasured for generations and have historical and great personal value and are passed down to younger family members to instill an interest in history and genealogy. These are highly collectible items for collectors and military history buffs.

Custom lapel pins are also used today by college fraternities and sororities to distinguish different groups at their events and gatherings. Companies, organizations, government agencies and government agencies also use them to show individuality.

Rights activists and other groups wear these pins to show support for their particular causes and to inform people of their rights and distinguish themselves from other members of their groups.

Charitable groups also wear custom lapel pins to support their cause and spread the word. They use them for public recognition and sell them to charity to monetize their views. It is very popular nowadays. Many people showed their patriotism after 911 and still wearing flag pins on lapels, hats and ties.

They are also used by the government as a communication tool, such as presidential security agents and the US Secret Service.

Today’s companies also use lapels to recognize deserving employees when they achieve excellent service levels or achieve top sales quotas, tenure, and other company-related goals. Businesses and corporations are one of the biggest uses in today’s society.

Today’s pins can be worn on a lapel, hat, tie or sleeve. They are often collected and traded in the same way that baseball cards, hockey cards, NFL cards or other collectibles and items are traded.

That’s it! A little history of custom brooches, how they are used, what they mean and the reasons to own them. If you have one of these babies, consider yourself lucky and proud to have them. Hang in there and remember they are priceless to some people!

History of Custom Brooches