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People often refer to this type of Cloak Pin as the 'Tara Brooch'. The pin is actually called a 'Penannular Brooch' or an 'Annular Fibula' (ring brooch) and was used to fasten garments. Ironically, the famous Tara Brooch appeared to have been a pseudo-penannular with its purpose being purely decorative. We are often asked how a cloak pin is applied. To start with, you need a woollen garment or loosely woven tweed. The purpose of the pin is to hold a scarf or cloak in place, but it can also simply be worn as a brooch on a woollen jumper. The following pictures demonstrate how the pin is applied. Push the pin approx. 1 inch through the garment, less in case of a scarf or cloak, since you have to put it through two layers.  Line up the opening of the round part with the pin.  Bring the pin forward...  ...and twist the round part of the pin downward.  Do take care to apply the pin in a manner that you don't injure yourself with the pointy end of the pin.  Remember, you are not allowed to board a plane wearing this pin. The ould Celts had no problems in that respect. And please keep out of reach of children. |
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