And you Mr. Chase, no matter how many whale pins you may have on your lapel, are nothing more than the son of a farmer, who's managed to bullying his way into an officer's tunic.
n. [ Dim. of lap a fold. ] That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar. [ Written also lappel and lapelle. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
[襟, jīnㄐㄧㄣ] lapel; overlap of Chinese gown; fig. bosom (the seat of emotions); to cherish (ambition, desires, honorable intentions etc) in one's bosom#29211