__77880.1770649585.jpg?c=1 "Declaration of Independence Pin")
The Declaration of Independence pin is #12 in the America 250! series of DAR commemoratives, and a highlight of the anniversary collection. The pin was designed to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence by Congress on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The wording as inscribed, "Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness," is found within the Declaration's statement, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
The eagle adorning the pin represents the struggle of the American Patriots in time of war; the bright blue center signifies the bright light shining from the creation of the United States of America on that historic day.
When this commemorative pin is worn by DAR members on the official Insignia ribbon, it must be placed according to the guidelines found in the current Placement of DAR Insignia and Pins on Official Ribbon" (form INS - 1000) as found on the Insignia Committee webpage.
When not worn on the official ribbon, DAR members may only wear this pin as a brooch, not on a right-side ribbon. When non-members wear this commemorative pin, it should demonstrate pride in all that DAR represents by wearing it when dressed nicely in a respectful manner.
This gold-plated pin measures 1.21" by 1.25".
The eagle adorning the pin represents the struggle of the American Patriots in time of war; the bright blue center signifies the bright light shining from the creation of the United States of America on that historic day.
When this commemorative pin is worn by DAR members on the official Insignia ribbon, it must be placed according to the guidelines found in the current Placement of DAR Insignia and Pins on Official Ribbon" (form INS - 1000) as found on the Insignia Committee webpage.
When not worn on the official ribbon, DAR members may only wear this pin as a brooch, not on a right-side ribbon. When non-members wear this commemorative pin, it should demonstrate pride in all that DAR represents by wearing it when dressed nicely in a respectful manner.
This gold-plated pin measures 1.21" by 1.25".
