How do you keep fine emblem details legible on military medals?

Send vector artwork for details such as eagles, shields, stars, and small text. We check line width and relief and flag lines that need to be thickened or simplified for consistent production.

Can you match a specific stripe pattern on military medal ribbons?

Yes. Send the stripe widths, order, and color references so we can assess weaving or printing. For an official uniform or regulated award, provide the full specification so we can work to your requirements.

Should I choose antique gold or bright gold for a military medal?

Antique gold emphasizes raised and recessed details. Bright gold gives a brighter, more formal appearance. We can recommend a finish based on your design and intended use.

Can military medals be engraved with names and numbers?

Yes, if there is enough space on the back. Send the exact spellings and numbers. We flag layouts where too much text would be hard to read at the finished size.

What are your standard custom medal sizes and production times?

Medals typically measure 2–4 inches and take 12–18 business days to produce, excluding shipping. We confirm size and timing against the artwork, quantity, process, weight, ribbon strength, and budget.

Can event medal ribbons use Pantone colors and full-color gradients?

We offer solid-color woven ribbons, screen printing, and dye sublimation. Gradients require a suitable printing process, and fabric affects the result. We confirm the artwork and ribbon dimensions together with the medal attachment.

Custom Military Medals

Name: Custom Military Medals
Brand: Golden One

Selection overview

Key design features

Formal relief options
Clear emblem reproduction
Front and back treatment choices

Product configuration

Specifications and available options

Materials	Zinc alloy, iron, or brass, depending on shape and relief
Back treatment	Back treatments include a standard sandblasted surface plus optional polished, laser-marked, or raised-back text treatments
Packaging	Individual poly bag, velvet pouch, presentation box, or custom packaging.
Artwork input	Vector artwork is preferred; include intended dimensions, quantity, destination and timing.
Final specification	Confirmed through artwork review and quotation before production.
Available sizes	2–4 in. Custom sizes available.
Minimum order	50 pieces
Typical production	12–18 business days, excluding shipping
Shipping	Express, air, sea, road, or rail freight
Relief and shape	2D, 3D, or mixed relief with custom silhouettes and cutouts.
Color and finish	Soft or hard enamel, print, epoxy, sandblasted areas, polished highlights, or all-metal finish.
Attachments	Neck ribbon, drape ribbon, pin back, or suspension loop.

Custom military medals vs stock award medals

Feature	Custom military medal	Stock award medal
Design	Unit insignia and commemorative or service themes	Fixed stock size and shape with a customized logo
Relief and shape	2D, 3D or mixed relief, textured fields and custom outlines	Stock relief and silhouette
Color and effects	Enamel, polished metal, sandblasting, printing and antique finishes	Logo engraving, print or epoxy-domed label
Attachments	Neck ribbon, drape ribbon, pin back, or suspension loop	Stock neck ribbon or attachment
Applications	Unit milestones, retirement, veterans and commemorations	General awards and recognition
Typical production	12–18 business days	Typically 12–18 business days

Recognition with a clear sense of identity

Custom military medals bring unit insignia, service symbols and commemorative details into a formal metal presentation. They suit service milestones, retirements, reunions, training achievements and memorial events where the emblem and inscription need to remain clear when worn or displayed.

Preserve the hierarchy of the design

Plan the main crest, motto, date, border and suspension point together. Crisp 2D relief keeps lettering precise, while selected 3D details give eagles, shields, wreaths or portraits more depth. Polished highlights against sandblasted backgrounds, or an antique finish, help distinguish the different areas.

From approved artwork to presentation

The chosen construction follows the design: die striking for defined raised and recessed layouts, or zinc-alloy casting for complex silhouettes, cutouts and deeper relief. Plating and optional enamel or printed details are followed by attachment assembly and inspection. Neck ribbons, short drape ribbons, pin-back fittings and presentation boxes can be coordinated for the ceremony.

Plan your order

Available formats include 2-4 inches, with custom sizes possible. The minimum order is 50 pieces. Typical production takes 12-18 business days, excluding shipping. Share the insignia, wording, intended dimensions, quantity, delivery country and ceremony date. Confirm ribbon colors, attachment and packaging alongside the artwork so the finished award presents as one complete piece.

Design considerations

For service anniversaries, training milestones, veterans’ programs and retirement ceremonies, keep the unit crest and main inscription prominent. Use contrast between polished and sandblasted areas when it helps separate the emblem from the background.

Your custom design

From your idea to a production-ready design

A clear path for turning a logo, reference, or simple brief into a custom metal gift with confirmed specifications.

Share the starting point

Send a logo, sketch, reference image, or written brief together with the intended use, approximate quantity, destination, and target date.
Shape the right specification

We review form, dimensions, material, finish, attachments, packaging, and any product-specific choices.
Approve before production

Artwork and final specifications are confirmed through review and quotation before production begins.