This is the Special Forces Beret [in. It is casted in a resin with metal effect powder to give it the illusion of a metal pin but is very light at approximately 0.9 ounces to enable this it be attached to a beret and worn comfortably. The pin measures just over 2.5" in diameter. It is available with or without a pin attached to the back (with a pin it won't lay flat as pictured)