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History Behind the Flag Lapel Pin

The American flag lapel pin is a common sight in the USA. It can be seen on nearly every politician across the country, and often even on people who have no involvement in politics. The exact origin of the flag lapel pin is somewhat difficult to pinpoint, as it has gone through peaks in popularity at different points in time and does not appear to have been introduced until long after standard lapel pins were already in use.

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Five a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Spread the Word with a Lapel Pin

With all the food and health movements going on in the world, the month of September becomes a bit of a culmination of them with its ’5 A Day Keeps The Doctor Away’ campaign. Created in 1991 as a national nutrition education program by the Produce for Better Health Foundation, the campaign seeks to encourage and educate people on the benefits of eating at least ...

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The Ease of Printed Lapel Pins

When it comes to ease of creation, nothing seems to come easier then customized printed pins. Using a printed image that can be designed using already established logos or themes, a printed pin is made by printing the design digitally onto an adhesive label. Each label is then individually placed onto a metal backing. A clear epoxy dome is added to protect the label from ...

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Top 10 Uses For a Custom Made Lapel Pin…

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Although lapel pins have been around for many years, it has been in the last 10 years that they have become an integral part of business and social connections. The uses have broadened over the years in proportion to customers creativity, and we thought a list of the top ten uses would give everyone an idea of the scope of lapel pins reach. 1. Incentive ...

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Trading Pin Community

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Trading pins is huge in the sports community, and we all know how popular and wide spread Disney trading pins are. Some trading pins are worth hundreds of dollars now, and new ones keep getting created each year to commemorate special dates, themes and games. With the advent internet technology it has become incredibly easy to find groups and conventions dedicated to trading pins centered ...

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Branding- Using Emblematic Jewelry (lapel pins) For Branding

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This is a continuation in a series of posts detailing the finer points of branding your company, why its necessary and how the products created by The Monterey Company can serve you in building a thriving business with a recognizable identity. Branding ties together the essential personality of a company, through mission statements, collective values, company culture, symbols and design. All these things make up ...

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Branding: The Symbols That Convey A Company Brand

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This is a continuation in a series of posts detailing the finer points of branding your company—why its necessary and how the products created by The Monterey Company can serve you in building a thriving business with a recognizable identity. After a company’s mission and values have been established, along with the motto or tag line that becomes the company’s mantra, what next? The foundation ...

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Lapel Pins for National Flag Week

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On June 14th, 1885, Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19 year old teacher at Stony Hill School, placed a 10 inch, 38- star flag in a bottle on his desk then assigned essays on the flag and its significance. This assignment coincided with the day that Congress adopted the Stars and Strips as the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. Bernard J Cigrand ...

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Artwork Spotlight: Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Lapel Pin

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Here at The Monterey Lapel Pin Company, recognition is our specialty. However you choose to recognize your employees, colleagues, friends or family, we believe that hard work and dedication should always be celebrated. Recognition gives people a sense of value for the work done as well as a sense of belonging. This year, the Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Resort wanted to celebrate their ...

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MODERN CAMEO PINS & JEWELRY

A teenaged student and I were walking through an antique mall the other day, and saw some cameo pins displayed in a curio cabinet. I gasped, marveling at their delicate beauty. Since she was from China, she didn’t share the same history of jewelry. “These look really old,” she said. “But they’re beautiful. If they looked more modern, I’d wear one.” Cameos jewelry has been ...

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