Types of pin
closures are as follows: tack back, clutch back, latch back, pin back, floppy
pin back, safety pin back, clip-on safety pin back, stickpin, and magnet. Examples of
each are listed here:
|
Tack Back
- Refers to a standard-length post requiring a typical butterfly or military
clutch.
|
Clutch
Back - Indicates that the post is longer and requires a tie-tack type
of clutch to fasten it.
|
Latch
Back - Means that the pin closure has the ability to move in an arc of
up to 180 degrees from a fulcrum point at one end of the attachment.
|
Pin
Back -
Refers to a simple closure utilizing a looped end that holds the pointed end in
place.
|
Floppy Pin Back - Simply means that the closure is
attached through a hollow cylinder which allows it to "flop" from side to side.
Commonly found on pins from China and Japan.
|
Safety
Pin Back -
Indicates that the closure consists of a regular safety pin.
|
Clip-on Safety Pin Back - Refers to the primary closure being a
spring-loaded clip which is used in conjunction with a regular safety pin. Found
mostly on pins froom Japan.
|
Screw
Back - Indicates a screw post that requires a nut to complete the the
attachment. Almost never seen on Olympic Bid Pins.
|
Stickpin
- Refers to a single long post with pointed tip which is bent at the attachment
point and extends well beyond the bottom of the pin. Commonly found on pins from
Europe.
|
Magnet
Back - Refers to the closure as being an object that produces a
magnetic field.
|
