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# Custom Military Medals

> Custom military-style medals for service recognition, units, associations, ceremonies, and commemorative programs.

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Medal / Military Medal 

## Custom Military Medals

Custom military-style medals for service recognition, units, associations, ceremonies, and commemorative programs.

Custom artwork Finish and fitting options International project support 

MedalMilitary MedalFormal relief optionsClear emblem reproduction 

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- Formal relief options

- Clear emblem reproduction

- Front and back treatment choices

| 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.

1. ![Custom Military Medals: Share the starting point](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/design-process-v2/medal/artwork.webp>)

### Share the starting point

Send a logo, sketch, reference image, or written brief together with the intended use, approximate quantity, destination, and target date.
2. ![Custom Military Medals: Shape the right specification](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/design-process-v2/medal/specification.webp>)

### Shape the right specification

We review form, dimensions, material, finish, attachments, packaging, and any product-specific choices.
3. ![Custom Military Medals: Approve before production](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/design-process-v2/medal/approval.webp>)

### Approve before production

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

[Plating](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/custom-military-medals/#product-options-plating>)[Size and form](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/custom-military-medals/#product-options-edge>)[Attachments and presentation](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/products/custom-military-medals/#product-options-additional>) 

![Custom Military Medals: Shiny Gold](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-gold-70b2e069.webp>)

**Shiny Gold**   

![Custom Military Medals: Shiny Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-nickel-373ba830.webp>)

**Shiny Nickel**   

![Custom Military Medals: Shiny Copper](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-copper-f25f1ddc.webp>)

**Shiny Copper**   

![Custom Military Medals: Antique Gold](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-gold-74a7055c.webp>)

**Antique Gold**   

![Custom Military Medals: Antique Brass](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-brass-f51ad479.webp>)

**Antique Brass**   

![Custom Military Medals: Antique Silver](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-silver-c50aa124.webp>)

**Antique Silver**   

![Custom Military Medals: Antique Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-nickel-52c6dffb.webp>)

**Antique Nickel**   

![Custom Military Medals: Antique Copper](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/antique-copper-1d798dbb.webp>)

**Antique Copper**   

![Custom Military Medals: Matte Gold](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/matte-gold-c79888b5.webp>)

**Matte Gold**   

![Custom Military Medals: Matte Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/matte-nickel-89696c48.webp>)

**Matte Nickel**   

![Custom Military Medals: Matte Copper](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/matte-copper-8716a326.webp>)

**Matte Copper**   

![Custom Military Medals: Black Nickel](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/black-nickel-5cc697f9.webp>)

**Black Nickel**   

![Custom Military Medals: Dyed Black](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/dyed-black-51a7988a.webp>)

**Dyed Black**   

![Custom Military Medals: Shiny Brass](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-brass-24791973.webp>)

**Shiny Brass**   

![Custom Military Medals: Shiny Silver](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-silver-bab2bc40.webp>)

**Shiny Silver**   

![Custom Military Medals: Shiny Chrome](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/shiny-chrome-b002219a.webp>)

**Shiny Chrome**   

![Custom Military Medals: Two-Tone Plating](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/shared/plating-options/two-tone-plating-f449a795.webp>)

**Two-Tone Plating**   

![Custom Military Medals: Polished and sandblasted finishes](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/medal/_shared/finish-guides/polished-vs-sandblasted-060550421c.jpeg>)

**Polished and sandblasted finishes**  

![Custom Military Medals: Wide rectangular loop](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/construction-guides/wide-rectangular-loop-6832fa4b.webp>)

**Wide rectangular loop**   

![Custom Military Medals: Double loops](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/construction-guides/double-loops-9f29bd8f.webp>)

**Double loops**   

![Custom Military Medals: Round suspension ring](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/construction-guides/round-suspension-ring-f083090f.webp>)

**Round suspension ring**  

![Custom Military Medals: Rectangular ribbon slot](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/construction-guides/rectangular-ribbon-slot-2df08d97.webp>)

**Rectangular ribbon slot**   

![Custom Military Medals: Chain](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/ribbon-options/chain-a6853cfe.webp>)

**Chain**   

![Custom Military Medals: Heat-transfer ribbon](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/ribbon-options/heat-transfer-ribbon-2a319d66.webp>)

**Heat-transfer ribbon**   

![Custom Military Medals: Jacquard ribbon](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/ribbon-options/jacquard-ribbon-7285b906.webp>)

**Jacquard ribbon**   

![Custom Military Medals: Screen-printed ribbon](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/ribbon-options/screen-printed-ribbon-2fb9de63.webp>)

**Screen-printed ribbon**   

![Custom Military Medals: Twisted cord](<https://goldenone.arkalpooltech.workers.dev/r2/products/customization-20261111/medals/ribbon-options/twisted-cord-e0323d21.webp>)

**Twisted cord**  

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- Service recognition

- Unit and association programs

- Ceremonial commemoratives

**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.

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