The Gold Star Lapel Pin. The Gold Star Lapel Button was designed and created in 1947 for family members of those who died in combat. It is a gold star on a field of purple surrounded by laurel leaves.

Donna Engeman wants more Americans to know about Gold Star lapel pins. "This is the symbol of what we lost and nobody knows," Engeman said.

For more information about Gold Star pins and to view the PSAs, visit www.goldstarpins.org. To find out more about the SOS program, contact Sanders at 410-278-2861 or casandra.a.sanders-nash.civ ...

The lapel pin features a star on a purple circular background and can only be worn by the immediate family of service members killed in combat. A similar pin was created in 1973.

The Navy has authorized a range of new clothing items, including two-piece swimsuits for male and female sailors, special pins to designate survivors and next-of-kin of fallen troops, and a ...

Brother of Fallen Veteran Receives Gold Star Lapel Pin U.S. Army Private Juan Sablan's brother received the pin in his honor By Omari Fleming • Published June 1, 2016 • Updated on June 2, 2016 ...