Custom Medals
Looking for custom-made medals that truly stand out? Ocean Patches offers professionally crafted medals tailored to your exact design, size, and finish. From sporting competitions to recognition awards, we help you transform your ideas into premium, durable medals with flawless detailing and fast turnaround times.
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Popular Types of Customized Award Medals We Offer
Bring your medal ideas to life with expertly crafted custom medals, transparent pricing, and no required minimums.
Medal Loop Options
Medals Backside Options
Customize medal backing with custom text etc.
Standard Backing
Deep Engraving
Raised Text
Award Medals Packaging Options
Free standard packaging (Bubble bag) is included with every order. You can other packaging options with an additional cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Ocean Patches
Plating coats the medal with a metallic layer, resulting in finishes such as bright gold or nickel, or aged effects like antique bronze and silver. This process highlights the metal surface and adds richness, depth, and a high-end appearance.
Dyeing applies solid, non-metallic colors to the design. It delivers strong, vivid tones without shine, making it ideal for sharp details, colorful logos, and contemporary styles.
Yes, we do. We produce medals in a wide range of sizes, typically from 1.5 to 4 inches. If you require a size outside this range, we’re happy to create a fully customized option to meet your needs.
Yes. We can integrate your images using UV printing or gloss dome inserts. For optimal clarity and detail, please provide high-resolution files (350 DPI or higher). Supported file formats include JPG, PDF, TIFF, PNG, PSD, and BMP.
Absolutely. You’re free to choose any shape for your medal. While classic round and shield styles are commonly selected, we also support fully custom shapes. If you need inspiration, our medal design guide can help you get started.
Most enamel medals are produced with a thickness of around 3–5 mm, while UV-printed medals are usually made at about 2–3 mm. Standard thickness is included at no additional cost. If you prefer a thicker medal, this can be arranged for a small additional charge based on your design requirements.
Store your medal prize in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After handling, gently wipe them with a soft microfiber cloth to remove oils and fingerprints and prevent tarnishing.
Ordering custom medal is easy. Simply use our online quote system, follow the step-by-step instructions, select your preferred color, size, and upload your artwork. Once submitted, our team will review your design and proceed with production.
Yes! Our experienced customer service and sales team can guide you in selecting the perfect medal style to match your needs, whether for events, recognition, or promotional purposes.
We mainly produce medals using steel or zinc alloys. Steel is known for its strength and long-lasting performance but has some limits when it comes to fine details. Zinc is lighter and non-magnetic, making it ideal for designs that require greater precision and more intricate features.
Yes, a mold fee applies for first-time custom medal designs. However, the fee is waived for any orders using the same mold within the next two years, as we securely store it in our mold room.
Why do Custom medals are used to award participants?
They serve as a tangible acknowledgment of a participant’s effort, skill, or accomplishment, making their achievement memorable. Custom medals can include names, dates, event logos, or unique designs, making them more personal and significant than generic awards.
For instance Olympic medals etc.
Making of custom medals
Custom medals are made by first creating a design that includes logos, text, and shapes, which is then turned into a mold. The medal is formed by casting molten metal or stamping a metal blank with the mold, followed by plating with gold, silver, or bronze and adding finishes like polishing or color filling. Personalization, such as engraving names or dates, is added before attaching ribbons or clasps.
Custom Medals No minimum required
Enjoy truly no minimum order requirements — we accept orders starting from just 1 medal! Whether you need 1,000, 100, or a single piece, we can handle it. If you’re working with a limited budget, we’re happy to help you find a pricing solution.
History of Challenge Coins
World War 1
Challenge coins trace back to WWI, when American pilots carried bronze medallions in leather pouches for identification, squadron pride, and as tokens of honor during missions.
World War 2
In WWII, U.S. soldiers in postwar Germany used coins like Pfennigs in pocket-check games, creating camaraderie while symbolizing financial status and military bonding traditions.
Vietnam to Modern Times
From Vietnam to modern times, challenge coins evolved as symbols of luck, recognition, and honor, even being presented by U.S. Presidents to military personnel for distinguished service.
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