A small change to be sure, but something that most male heads of state have adopted: the flag lapel pin. Richard Nixon was the first president to consistently wear the flag lapel pin and the trend ...

It was not until 1947 that Congress designated the version we know today -- the Gold Star lapel pin -- as the official symbol of a family member's sacrifice. The Gold Star Lapel Button was ...

But for everyday wear, the decorative flair is mostly relegated to lapel pins, if used at all. While the buttonhole still remains, its button has all but fallen off. Some suitmakers still include the ...