The Black Star of Courage is a custom made pin using the renowned and highly respected cloisonne process. The Black Star of Courage is a high value, high quality pin. The Black Star of Courage Pin is unsurpassed in durability and quality. The Black Star of Courage Pin carries the reputation as the highest civilian honor you can bestow upon a black American. There are no disadvantage to this pin. Honor someone with the respect and dignity that THE BLACK STAR OF COURAGE PIN represents. IMPRESSIVE!