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Custom Years of Service Pins
Custom years of service pins recognize employees at milestone anniversaries — 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years. A staple of employee retention and recognition programs, each milestone pin is custom-made with the year prominently displayed, your company logo, and optional gemstone or color upgrades for higher anniversaries. Free artwork, a 100-unit minimum, 7-10 business day production, and free priority shipping.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production generally takes between 7-10 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
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Custom years of service pins recognize employees at milestone anniversaries — 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years. A staple of employee retention and recognition programs, each milestone pin is custom-made with the year prominently displayed, your company logo, and optional gemstone or color upgrades for higher anniversaries. Free artwork, a 100-unit minimum, 7-10 business day production, and free priority shipping.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production generally takes between 7-10 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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Need it faster? Try 🇺🇸 USA Rush Pins

Manufactured in the USA and shipped in 3–5 business days — perfect when you're up against a tight deadline.

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We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.

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Black Nickel
Black Metal
Antique Gold
Antique Silver
Antique Copper
Dual Plating
Rubber Clutch
Butterfly Clutch
Deluxe Clutch
Jewelry Clutch
Cufflinks
Magnetic Back
Safety Pin
Individual Poly Bags
Custom Printed Cards
Acrylic Case
Velvet Box
Velvet Bag

What Are Custom Years of Service Pins?

Custom years of service pins are lapel pins awarded to employees at key tenure milestones — typically 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years. The year is displayed prominently alongside your company logo, turning each work anniversary into a tangible symbol of loyalty and contribution that long-tenured staff wear with pride.

A staple of employee retention and recognition programs, service pins make appreciation visible across an organization. Most are produced as soft enamel pins for vibrant, full-color logos at an affordable price — though die struck and cloisonné options are available when you want a formal all-metal or jewelry-grade finish.

The design convention is simple: the year number is the focal point, paired with the company logo and brand colors. Higher milestones are commonly “leveled up” with gemstone accents or color upgrades — a ruby-style stone for 20 years, a diamond-look stone for 25 — so the pin visibly grows in prestige with tenure. Service pins pair naturally with broader employee recognition and award pin programs.

Starting at 100 units with 7-10 business day production and free priority air shipping to the US, years of service pins are easy to roll out as a program: order the full milestone series at once for volume pricing, then reorder individual years as employees reach them. For executive anniversaries and milestone gifts, pair pins with matching corporate challenge coins.

How Years of Service Pins Are Made

Most years of service pins are made as soft enamel pins — a precise five-step process that keeps year numbers crisp and logo colors vibrant.

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Design & Die Creation

Your logo and year number are converted into a custom metal die. Set up the whole milestone series at once so every year shares a consistent look.

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Metal Stamping

The die strikes an iron or brass blank under high pressure, creating raised metal borders and recessed areas for the enamel.

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Enamel Color Fill

Each recessed area is filled with brand-matched enamel — up to 7 colors at no extra charge, plus optional gemstone accents for higher milestones.

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Baking & Curing

Pins are baked at high temperature to harden the enamel, locking in colors that won't fade or chip through years of wear.

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Plating & Finishing

Your chosen plating (gold, silver, antique finishes, and more) is applied and each pin is inspected for quality before shipping.

Soft Enamel vs Die Struck vs Cloisonné Pins

Soft Enamel
Most Popular
Die Struck
Cloisonné
Feature Soft Enamel
Most Popular		 Die Struck Cloisonné
Color Up to 7 free colors No enamel — all metal Up to 7 free colors
Surface Textured — raised metal lines Raised polished / recessed sandblasted Smooth — polished flush
Look Vibrant, dimensional Classic, formal metal Jewelry-quality, premium
Cost Low Lowest Higher
Production Time 7-10 business days 7-10 business days 7-10 business days
Best For Events, trading pins, promotional Corporate, military, government, awards Corporate awards, long-term wear

Want a different style? Check out our soft enamel pins, die struck pins or cloisonné pins.

Specifications

Available Sizes 0.75" to 2" (most popular: 1" and 1.25")
Base Material Die-struck iron or brass
Plating Options Gold, silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, dual plating
Colors Included Up to 7 at no extra charge
Milestone Upgrades Gemstone accents and color upgrades for higher anniversaries (e.g. 20, 25+ years)
Minimum Order 100 units (mix milestones across a series)
Production Time 7-10 business days
Shipping Free priority air shipping to the US
Attachment Options Rubber clutch, butterfly clutch, deluxe clutch, jewelry clutch, magnetic back, safety pin

Years of Service Pin FAQs

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    Years of service pins are custom lapel pins awarded to employees at tenure milestones — typically 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years. The year is displayed prominently alongside your company logo, turning each work anniversary into a visible symbol of loyalty and contribution. They’re a cornerstone of employee retention and recognition programs, giving long-tenured staff something to wear with pride.

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    Years of service pins specifically recognize tenure — how long someone has been with the organization — and are usually issued as a structured series across milestone years. Award pins are broader, recognizing achievements like safety records, sales goals, and performance. Many companies run both as part of one recognition program.

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    The minimum order is 100 units, and you can mix multiple milestone years within that order. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — see our pricing page for volume discounts. Production takes 7-10 business days with free priority air shipping to the US.

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    Yes. Higher milestones are commonly upgraded with gemstone accents or richer color fills so the pin visibly “levels up” with tenure — for example a ruby-style stone for 20 years and a diamond-look stone for 25. Every pin includes up to 7 enamel colors at no extra charge, plus a full range of plating finishes.

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    Most companies present them at annual award ceremonies or include them in milestone gift packages alongside a card or certificate. Pins are worn on lanyards, badge holders, jackets, or lapels. Setting up the full milestone series at once lets you order at volume pricing and reorder individual years as employees reach them.

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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!

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Popular Uses for Years of Service Pins

From a first-year welcome to a 25-year tribute, service pins anchor the moments that keep employees engaged.

Milestone Anniversaries & Retention

Marking 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25-year anniversaries gives employees a visible reason to stay and a moment to feel valued. A consistent pin series — escalating in design and upgrades as tenure grows — turns retention into a recognizable part of your culture.

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Award Ceremonies & Gift Packages

Present service pins at annual award ceremonies or include them in milestone gift packages alongside a certificate or card. Paired with broader award pins, they let one event recognize tenure, performance, and achievement together.

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Corporate Milestone Programs

For executive anniversaries and company-wide milestones, custom corporate challenge coins make a substantial keepsake that complements a service pin. Order pins and coins together to build a recognition program that scales from new hires to 25-year veterans.

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