{"product_id":"gilt-metal-forget-me-not-masonic-lapel-pin-or-badge","title":"Gilt Metal Forget Me Not Masonic Lapel Pin (or Badge)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Forget Me Not holds one of Freemasonry's most remarkable stories. First adopted as a Masonic emblem at the 1926 National Masonic Convention in Bremen, Germany, the flower took on a far deeper significance during the Nazi regime of the 1930s and 40s. When the Nazis suppressed Freemasonry — banning lodges, confiscating property, and persecuting members — German Freemasons began wearing the Forget Me Not pin as a covert means of identifying one another. Because the flower was also associated with other charitable organisations, it aroused no suspicion, allowing Brothers to recognise each other safely during a period of grave danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, the Grand Lodge of Germany formally adopted the Forget Me Not as a permanent Masonic emblem in 1948, honouring those who had suffered under persecution. It became a lasting symbol of remembrance, resilience, and the enduring bonds of the fraternity — and it remains so to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gilt metal lapel pin renders the iconic blue flower in rich enamel, offering a subtle yet deeply meaningful way to display your Masonic identity. Fastened with a secure clutch fitting, it is equally suited to a lapel, tie, or jacket. Presented in a gift box, it makes a thoughtful gift for a Brother or a personal keepsake to mark a special occasion in the lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePin Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Gilt base metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnamel: Blue, Forget Me Not motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting: Clutch pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Masonic Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57795152478589,"sku":"MJ0040","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7661\/0685\/files\/1049_mj0040a.jpg?v=1770464779","url":"https:\/\/masonicjewellery.co.uk\/products\/gilt-metal-forget-me-not-masonic-lapel-pin-or-badge","provider":"Masonic Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}