They Did Not Come Home Lapel Pin

This beautifully crafted silver-plated lapel pin presents a striking red poppy, finished with tinted epoxy that allows the underlying silver-plated texture to softly gleam through the hand-painted surface. At the centre of the poppy sits a tear-shaped black diamante, symbolising the tears shed at the loss of loved ones and adding a powerful emotional depth to the design.

The detailed green leaves are also finished with tinted epoxy, enhancing their natural form while allowing the silver plating beneath to show through. Discreetly incorporated into the leaf veining is a stylised representation of the word WIDOW, formed using subtle Morse code. To most, the leaves appear simply as natural detail, yet for those who recognise it, this hidden element carries a deeply personal meaning. This allows the pin to be worn by anyone as a symbol of remembrance, while offering quiet significance for widows who wish to honour their loss in a private and dignified way.

On the reverse, the words They did not come home are embossed, adding a final, poignant layer of meaning to this thoughtful piece. Elegant and deeply symbolic, this lapel pin is suitable for Anzac Day, Remembrance Day or everyday wear, serving as a gentle reminder of sacrifice, loss and remembrance without the need for words.

• Colour: Red, green, black and silver
• Material: Zinc-Alloy
• Product Dimensions: 34 (W) x 20 (H) x 1.5 (D) mm
• Packaging: Display Card
• Packaging Dimensions: 55 (W) x 90 (H) x 10 (D) mm