Lapel pins are primarily for aesthetic purposes, therefore, the part of the pin that attaches to the clothing is designed to stay hidden from view, which is referred to as lapel pin backs or a butterfly clutch. The lapel pin needle is threaded through the clothing and a back is placed on the needle to keep the lapel pin in place. The back is not visible when worn, making the lapel pin more pleasing to the eye.
You may have noticed that lapel pins have many different kinds of backs. Some have a safety clasp, but you will see post backs, military clip backs, tie-tac backs, cufflinks, charms, necklaces, earrings, and even leather key-fobs. These are called “findings” in the trade. One of the more popular lapel pin backs is the military clip using the newer rubber back or plastic back. These lapel pin backs are very inexpensive, and stay on quite well.
The following are a just a few of the common lapel pin backings:
Metal Butterfly Clutch – Lapel Pin Backs
Metal Butterfly Clutch has been the standard lapel pin back for many years. It is lightweight, opens easily, and usually matches best to the actual pin.
Metal butterfly clutch is also known as military clutch.
Deluxe Metal Clutch – Lapel Pin Backs
Same as Metal Butterfly Clutch but with a slightly different opening mechanism. Deluxe Metal Clutches are somewhat easier to grip than butterfly clutch and are affixed more firmly. quality, solid brass, silver or gold plated pin back.
Ordering Custom Lapel Pin
When ordering your lapel pins, our staff will discuss backing options with you and will help you decide on the best available backing. Our staff are as knowledgeable about backings as they are about the lapel pin itself.