Die striking presses the design into a brass blank, creating raised relief areas and recessed areas that follow every line and detail of the artwork. A plating or antique finish then covers the surface. Gold or silver plating gives a bright consistent tone, antique for a two-tone aged appearance. The loop and jump ring are included as standard, so each medallion arrives ready to hang from a ribbon or lanyard without additional sourcing. The standard specification is a 2D design on one side, with five sizes from 40mm to 76mm. Both-sided designs and 3D designs are available as upgrades, with 3D striking producing sculptural depth across the face of the medallion. Brass takes die striking well, holds fine detail, and produces a weight and finish that communicates distinction when presented.
The design specification chosen, whether 2D one side, both sides, or 3D, determines how the medallion reads as an award. A 2D design on a well-finished 50mm brass medallion with gold plating isn't just a standard event medal. It's a recognition gift that holds its quality when worn or displayed. A 3D design on a 63mm medallion with an antique finish moves into ceremonial and commemorative territory.
The loop and jump ring being included matters for event organisers and award programme teams. The medallion goes directly into a presentation box or onto a ribbon without any additional accessories needed.
Good to Know
Can the same design appear on both sides of a brass medallion?
Double-sided designs are available as an upgrade from the single-sided standard, with the reverse carrying an inscription, year, or secondary design. Both sides are die struck into the brass, so the quality of detail carries through to the reverse as well as the front face.
What is the difference between a plating finish and an antique finish?
Plating covers the surface with gold or silver for a clean, bright, consistent tone, while an antique finish darkens the recessed areas and leaves the raised areas lighter, producing a two-tone aged appearance. Plating suits corporate and contemporary award contexts; antique finishes suit heritage, commemorative, and organisational recognition contexts.
Does the brass base affect the quality of the relief detail?
Brass holds fine line detail in the relief more clearly than softer alloy materials. The density of brass means the struck design retains sharpness across the full surface, including at the edges of fine lettering and detailed crest elements that can lose definition in lower-quality bases.
What does the 3D design option involve?
A 3D design introduces depth variation to the struck relief, with elements sitting at different heights across the face rather than all at the same level. This suits figurative designs, detailed crests, and commemorative medallions where the three-dimensional quality of the struck surface makes the piece feel more substantial.
