Eisteddfod 850 Lapel Pin

Created to commemorate 850 years since the first recorded Eisteddfod in 1176, this Eisteddfod 850 lapel pin celebrates one of Wales’ most enduring cultural traditions. Designed with a contemporary interpretation of the Awen, it brings together Welsh heritage, creativity and craftsmanship in a small but meaningful keepsake.

Handmade in Cardiff Bay, the pin features a sculptural form with sweeping lines that reference music, poetry and artistic expression. The number 850 is worked subtly into the design, creating a Welsh lapel pin with a clear connection to the Eisteddfod’s history and continuing cultural importance.

Available in solid brass or sterling silver, each pin is individually finished by hand and fitted with a secure lapel pin fastening. Measuring 19mm x 21.5mm, it is designed to be worn on a jacket, lapel, scarf or bag as a refined tribute to Welsh craft and tradition.

The Eisteddfod has long been a celebration of language, music, poetry and performance. This commemorative pin marks that legacy in a form that feels modern, wearable and carefully considered, making it a fitting keepsake for the 850-year anniversary.

The Awen-inspired design gives the pin its sense of movement, while the polished finish allows the detail to catch the light when worn. Chosen in warm brass or sterling silver, it offers a lasting reminder of Welsh culture and the creative spirit that continues to shape the Eisteddfod today.

A meaningful Welsh gift for anyone with a connection to Wales, the Eisteddfod or the arts, this handmade lapel pin is a thoughtful piece to wear, collect or give as a commemorative keepsake. Each pin is presented on branded Eisteddfod 850 packaging, ready for gifting or keeping as a piece of Welsh heritage.