Gold Star Lapel Button US Army original

Gold Star Lapel Button US Army original 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. Gold Star Lapel Buttons are awarded to surviving family members of service members who have been killed in the specific conflict. This pin has been referred to as a Mother's Gold Star pin. Act of Congress - United States of America - 1 August 1947. Brooks & Company, New York, N.Y. under contract No. W30-280-QM-8183, O. I. 7124.