The stripes represent the 13 original colonies. The 50 stars represent the number of states. Flag Bead Pins - Use seed beads and safety pins to make a flag or other patriotic pin.(See #'s 13,60-66 ...

The eagle pin hasn’t been spotted since. Nowadays, McCain smartly alternates between her crystal ‘USMC’ and ‘NAVY’ pins -- both pay tribute to her two sons’ chosen military branches.