Award pin
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An award pin is a small object, usually made from metal
or plastic
, with a pin on the back, presented as an award
of achievement or a mark of appreciation. They are worn on clothes such as jackets, shirts or hats.
Award pins usually have an image or words, or both, depicting the reason for the award.
An award pin series that is offered by the U.S. Government to all eligible civilians is the Pilot Proficiency Award Program
.
Award pins are commonly given to participants of youth sports as a method to reinforce excellent play and sportsmanship. There are many companies that provide Sports Award Pins.
Award pins can usually be plated on Gold (Plain or antique), Silver (plain or antique), Nickel and Black Nickel or Copper (plain or antique).
During the manufacturing process pins can be filled with enamel colors and then covered with a thin coat of epoxy to protect these colors.
Metal
A metal , is an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. Metals are usually malleable and shiny, that is they reflect most of incident light...
or plastic
Plastic
A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids used in the manufacture of industrial products. Plastics are typically polymers of high molecular mass, and may contain other substances to improve performance and/or reduce production costs...
, with a pin on the back, presented as an award
Award
An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signifiedby trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons...
of achievement or a mark of appreciation. They are worn on clothes such as jackets, shirts or hats.
Award pins usually have an image or words, or both, depicting the reason for the award.
An award pin series that is offered by the U.S. Government to all eligible civilians is the Pilot Proficiency Award Program
Pilot Proficiency Award Program
The FAA's Pilot Proficiency Award Program promotes air safety and encourages general aviation pilots to continue training and provides an opportunity to practice selected maneuvers in a minimum of instruction time...
.
Award pins are commonly given to participants of youth sports as a method to reinforce excellent play and sportsmanship. There are many companies that provide Sports Award Pins.
Award pins can usually be plated on Gold (Plain or antique), Silver (plain or antique), Nickel and Black Nickel or Copper (plain or antique).
During the manufacturing process pins can be filled with enamel colors and then covered with a thin coat of epoxy to protect these colors.