Most new members start with the basic insignia which consists of the official insignia, chapter bar and ancestor bar. The three pins will automatically be mounted on the ribbon for you. You may also start with just the official insignia by purchasing a hidden ribbon top bar.
You can order the state of your original ancestor's service, all supplemental ancestor service states and your membership state.
Commemorative pins designate special events and may be purchased and worn by any DAR member.
Donation pins may be purchased after the specified contribution is made to the related project or fund.
Most new members start with the basic insignia which consists of the official insignia, chapter bar and ancestor bar. The three pins will automatically be mounted on the ribbon for you. You can order the state of your original ancestor's service, all supplemental ancestor service states and your membership state. Commemorative pins designate special events and may be purchased and worn by any DAR member. Donation pins may be purchased after the specified contribution is made to the related project or fund.
View DAR Official Placement of Insignia and Pins.
DAR Official Insignia
Our emblem is a gold wheel Banded with deepest blue
Each shining spoke tipped with a star
The distaff shining through;
The only jewel in the world
That money cannot buy
Without such proof of ancestry
As no one can deny.
THE HUB: Each loyal Daughter's heart
EACH SPOKE: A thought of those from whom we part;
THE TIE: A noble life well rounded out;
EACH STAR: A deed of kindness as we go about
EACH FLAXEN THREAD: A cord of love to bind us closer day by day;
THE DISTAFF: A rod of love to guide us all the way.
The official insignia was unanimously adopted by the National Board of Management on May 26, 1891, and patented September 22, 1891. The golden wheel of the insignia represents a spinning wheel; the platinum or white gold distaff represents flax; the blue rim and the distaff carry the colors of the society; and the stars represent the original thirteen colonies.