honorary pin
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honorary pin
A small lapel pin awarded as a distinction for special merit, long-standing membership in an association, or an honorable achievement.
Für 40 Jahre im Chorverband erhielt er die goldene Ehrennadel mit Urkunde.
For 40 years in the choral association, he received the gold honorary pin with a certificate.
This word is clearly made up of 'Ehre' (honor) and 'Nadel' (pin/needle). So it is literally a pin awarded as a sign of honor or recognition.
Kannst du mir eine Nadel geben, um das Plakat an der Wand zu befestigen?
Can you give me a pin to attach the poster to the wall?
An 'Ehrennadel' (honorary pin) is typically 'verliehen' (awarded) by an organization or 'erhalten'/'bekommen' (received/gotten) by a person. After that, one can 'tragen' (wear) it or 'anstecken' (pin it on).
Dem langjährigen Mitarbeiter wurde eine goldene Ehrennadel verliehen.
The long-serving employee was awarded a gold honorary pin.
'Ehrennadeln' (honorary pins) are usually awarded in the context of clubs, associations, or companies for long-standing membership, loyalty, or special merit.
Nach 25 Jahren im Sportverein bekam sie die silberne Ehrennadel.
After 25 years in the sports club, she received the silver honorary pin.
decoration / medal
Ehrenzeichen is the broader term for a visible distinction and can refer, for example, to an order or a medal. Ehrennadel more specifically refers to a small pin worn as an award. When this specific form matters, Ehrennadel is the appropriate term; otherwise, Ehrenzeichen can be used.
Für seine langjährige Arbeit erhielt das Mitglied eine Ehrennadel zum Anstecken.
For his many years of work, the member received an honorary pin to wear.
Für seine langjährige Arbeit erhielt das Mitglied ein Ehrenzeichen in Form einer Medaille.
For his many years of work, the member received a decoration in the form of a medal.
