If you have your Y-chromosome (or mtDNA) test results and certificate, you may want to obtain the companion DNA lapel pin.  You can obtain a Y-DNA or mtDNA Lapel Pin from C. F. Kerchner & Associates, Inc. 

http://www.kerchner.com/dnapins/dnapin.htm

The Y-DNA pin can be ordered with your specific Y-DNA paternal Haplogroup letter digitally printed in gold in the center of a custom designed multi-color logo formed with actual sequences of several DYS marker STR segments of the Y-DNA molecule.  The pin and logo thereon is formed in a square shape (the mtDNA pins are round), because the schematic symbol for the paternal lines on a genetics chart are depicted with a square (maternal lines are shown using circles).  The background color of the pin is bone which symbolizes that bone is frequently a source of DNA.  The pin is trimmed with a gold edge.

Pictures do not do justice to the beauty of these pins; however, a picture of both pin types is shown below.  The pins are shown resting on a soft black velour draw string jewelry pouch supplied with the pin for its protection and for storage of the pin.

The Y-DNA pin is ¾” square and can be used as a lapel pin or as a tie tack.  The example picture displays the pin with the “R1b” Haplogroup letters.  Pins for the most frequently reported Haplogroups are available from Kerchner & Associates.

These Y-DNA pins make great gifts for other male members of your Knowles family, since you all have the same Y-DNA.  These pins are excellent for distribution at family reunions or as a “thank you” gift to those members of your family that contributed to the cost of your test.

These DNA pins from Kerchner cost just under $10, including shipping and handling.

C. F. Kerchner  DNA  Pins

      Y-DNA  Pin

        mtDNA  Pin