Printed pin with epoxy cover issued by Gem Corp, Vancouver, BC, Canada to show world wide support for the US following the 9/11 attacks on the NYC Twin Towers. Measures approx. 1" x 0.75", the design is printed on a gold tone metal base and protected with epoxy cover. Comes with a printed card (4" x 3") suitable for gifting. Front of pin shows the NYC skyline with the Twin Towers. The Towers support both the US Flag and a flag of the World to show world wide support for the US. Above that is a large 'SEPT" with the Towers representing the "11". The "T" in "SEPT" serves as first letter in "TUESDAY 2011" in small print. Below is a bold "NEVER FORGET". At the bottom is the message "THE WORLD AND US / IN GOOD WE TRUST".
The back has two metal spikes with rubber clutches. The name of the designer is located below, while the poem from the card shows above.
The 3" x 4" card is printed card stock. It shows the Earth with the North American continent showing. Above are a US Flag and World flag on either side of "The World Commemorative / September Pin". A small picture of the pin is to the right and a larger ghost image of the pin on the left with "NEVER FORGET / THE WORLD AND US / IN GOOD WE TRUST". There is a poem on the card that also appears on the back of the pin:
When your spirit, from that lofty place
Sees sweet sorrow here,
Look to the smile upon my face,
Your memory always is shining there.
Issued in 2001, this makes either a nice keepsake or a thoughtful gift. Price includes pin and card.
