Custom Military Pins

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Custom military pins are lapel pins designed for military units, branches, veterans, and military-affiliated organizations. They’re worn on uniforms, hats, and civilian clothing to celebrate accomplishments, build esprit de corps, and identify a unit. Common uses include unit identification, retirement gifts, reunion pins, veteran association membership, memorial and tribute pins, military ball favors, and JROTC and ROTC programs.

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The main difference is how they’re used. Military pins are meant to be worn — on uniforms, garrison caps, and lapels — while military challenge coins are carried, presented for achievement, and traded between service members. Many units order both with a matching crest so the pin and coin form a complete recognition set.

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The minimum order for custom military pins is 100 units. Larger quantities lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production takes 7–10 business days after artwork approval, and all orders include free artwork and free priority air shipping to the US.

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For colorful unit crests and emblems, soft enamel is the most popular and affordable choice. For rank insignia, government seals, and formal ceremony pins, die struck pins deliver a classic all-metal look with no enamel color. Antique gold and antique silver platings are favorites for a time-honored military appearance, while bright gold and silver suit dress and ceremonial pins.

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Military pins are used for unit identification, retirement and promotion gifts, reunion pins, veteran association membership, memorial and tribute pins, military ball favors, and JROTC/ROTC programs. Units often pair them with matching military patches and web belt buckles to complete the uniform.

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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!