A lapel attachment is an item that is worn on the lapel of a jacket or shirt. The most common lapel attachments are pins, mikes, mics, ID tags, and tackpins. A PIN is a small metal object with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used for fastening pieces of cloth together. A mike is a device that converts sound into electrical signals. A mic is a device that converts sound into electrical signals. An ID tag is a small piece of metal or plastic that contains identifying information about a person or object. A tackpin is a PIN with a flat head, used to attach fabric to a surface.