This lapel pin is NOT a replacement for, nor is it intended to be, the Gold Star Lapel Button which was designed to identify widows, parents and next of kin of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their lives.

However, there are other family members that may wish it to be known that a family HAS given their lives in defense of the United States of America and want to express that sentiment.

Picture is NOT actual size - Actual measurement is 3/4 inch by 3/16 inch. This is a hard fired enamel lapel pin.  This pin should be worn horizontally with the single point of the star pointing up.