Secret Decoder Pin – Vintage-Style Brass Swivel Decoder
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$9.99
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$11.99
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This secret decoder pin is a working vintage-style brass cipher pin for holiday fans, puzzle lovers, and collectors, perfect as a nostalgic stocking stuffer or a fun way to send coded messages.
Long before text messages, the most exciting thing a kid could find in the mailbox was a secret decoder of their very own. This brass pin brings back that old-fashioned thrill. Its two rings spin independently, so you can match any number to any letter and create a code only your closest friends can crack. Inspired by a holiday classic and the radio-era mail-away premiums that sparked so many young imaginations, it's a small treasure with a big dose of nostalgia.
📏 Details & Dimensions
- Size: 1.5" diameter
- Material: Brass with a gold-tone finish
- Working decoder: Two independently rotating rings, with numbers 1–26 on one and letters A–Z on the other
- Back: Stamped star design with a locking safety-clasp pin back
- SKU: DEC-001
🔐 How to Use It
- Turn the rings to line up a letter with a number. That's your secret setting.
- Write your message in numbers using the pairs on the rings.
- Share your setting only with your fellow agents, and they can decode your message with a matching pin.
🎄 Perfect For
- Stocking stuffers with a nostalgic twist
- Dads and grandpas who remember mailing away for prizes
- Puzzle fans, code-breakers, and vintage collectors
- Holiday movie night keepsakes for the whole family
❤️ Why You'll Love It
It's a little piece of simpler times, solid in your hand and genuinely fun to use. Pin it to a coat, tuck it in a stocking, or start a family tradition of leaving secret messages under the tree.
🎁 Gift Idea
Under $10 and full of charm, it's a perfect add-on gift for anyone who loves classic Christmas memories. Pair it with a handwritten coded note for an extra special surprise.
📦 Shipping
Ships from our warehouse in North Olmsted, Ohio, just outside Cleveland. Orders of $75 or more ship free (48 contiguous US states); see our shipping page for details. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, and holiday orders placed November 1–December 31 can be returned through January 30.