Custom No Color (Die Struck)

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We offer two main styles of custom belt buckles:

• No Color (Die Struck) — no enamel color, classic metal-only designs with 2D or 3D artwork
• With Color (Soft Enamel / Hard Enamel) — vibrant color fills with up to 7 free colors, 2D or 3D artwork

Both styles are available with either a western (hinge & hook) attachment for traditional belt straps or a web (box frame) attachment for web belts popular with military and uniformed organizations.

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Our minimum order for custom belt buckles is 25 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts.

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Production times depend on whether your design includes enamel color:

• No Color (Die Struck): 14 business days
• With Color (Soft Enamel / Hard Enamel): 16 business days

These times do not include shipping. We include free shipping to the US.

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All belt buckles are die-struck from iron, brass, or zinc. We offer 9 plating options: high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating.

Antique plating is popular for a classic weathered finish. All plating options work well with both no color and with color styles.

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We offer two attachment types for custom belt buckles:

• Box-Frame (Web Belt) — a friction-based military-style attachment designed for woven fabric (web) belts. The belt threads through a rectangular frame and is held in place by a captive post. This is the standard attachment for military web belts worn by the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
• Hinge & Hook (Western Style) — designed for leather belts with punch holes. The belt loops through a hinge on the back of the buckle and a hook pins into the belt holes. This is the standard attachment for western, trophy, and rodeo buckles and allows you to easily swap the buckle between different belt straps.

Both attachments are available with no color (die struck) and with color (soft enamel) belt buckle styles.

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Custom belt buckles are popular across a wide range of groups:

• Military units — Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps units use web belt buckles for morale, unit pride, and uniform customization. Navy CPOs have a long tradition of wearing custom buckles with unit insignia.
• Rodeo and western events — trophy buckles are one of the most prestigious awards in rodeo, horse shows, and western competitions.
• Corporations and businesses — employee awards, safety milestones, brand merchandise, and promotional giveaways.
• Fraternities and organizations — membership keepsakes, alumni gifts, and event commemoratives.
• National parks and tourism — collectible souvenir buckles sold at gift shops and visitor centers.

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We provide highly detailed digital proofs for you to review before production begins. Digital proofs are used for production, so what is shown on your proof is how your physical buckles will look.

If you need to see a physical sample before full-scale production, please contact our sales team directly.

Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
Phone: +1-800-252-0904
Text: +1-800-252-0904

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You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.

We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.

Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
Phone: +1-800-252-0904
Text: +1-800-252-0904

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Minimums vary by product:

• Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
• Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
• Challenge coins: 50 units
• Belt buckles: 25 units

Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:

• Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
• Lanyards: 7-10 business days
• Patches: 14 business days
• Keychains: 12-14 business days
• Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
• Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
• Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
• Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

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You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.

Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.

To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

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We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!