Sometimes evolution drafts a rough sketch that’s too good to toss. Archaeopteryx lithographica, discovered in the limestone quarries of 19th-century Germany, is the famous “missing link” between non-avian dinosaurs and birds.

About the size of a raven, it sported feathered wings and a wishbone like modern birds, but also teeth, clawed fingers, and a long bony tail that screamed dinosaur ancestry. Did it soar gracefully? Probably not—it likely flapped awkwardly between trees like a prehistoric chicken still figuring things out. 

This hard enamel pin captures its transitional weirdness and feathery charm in polished metal and enamel—no fossil slab or German quarry required.

Specs:

• Premium metal base with polished hard enamel fill
• Secure clasp so your Archaeopteryx doesn’t “take flight”
• Size: 43 x 24mm
• Zero chance of shedding feathers on your jacket

Perfect for fossil enthusiasts, bird lovers, and anyone who enjoys life’s evolutionary in-between stages.