#KB8000 1"
Die Struck High Polish Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.12
Lapel pin types
Custom Die Struck Lapel Pins
Die striking is how most metal lapel pins are made: a steel die with your design is pressed into brass or iron, leaving raised and recessed areas. A die struck pin can stay all metal, with a finish that makes the design stand out, or it can be filled with soft enamel or hard enamel.
This page lists every die struck pin we offer, with the all-metal finishes first: antique, sandblast and high polish.
#KB6000 1"
Die Struck Antique Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.27
#KB7000 1"
Die Struck Sandblast Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.27
#*189
Low Minimum Die Struck Metal Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.52
#46-DS
Sandblast or Two-Tone Die Struck Pin
from US$ 1.90
#46-DA
Antique Die Struck Pin with Military Clutch
from US$ 2.35
#KB5000 1"
Die Struck Iron Soft Enamel Lapel Pin
from US$ 0.84
#CASI-PN-DSEI-100
Nickel Plated Soft Enamel Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.08
#KB5000COLOR 1"
Color-Matched Metal Soft Enamel Pin
from US$ 1.14
#KB3000 1"
Die Struck Brass Soft Enamel Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.32
#KB2000 1"
Cloisonné Hard Enamel Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.60
#*174
Low Minimum Soft Enamel Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.64
#*179
Low Minimum Cloisonné Style Lapel Pin
from US$ 1.78
#46-DE
Soft Enamel Lapel Pin with Military Clutch
from US$ 2.10
Antique, sandblast or high polish
- Antique: the whole pin is darkened and then polished, so recessed areas stay dark and raised areas shine. Classic and traditional.
- Sandblast: raised areas are polished and the background is matte, a clean contrast for logos and lettering.
- High polish: raised and recessed areas both shine, best for simple solid shapes.
Why choose an all-metal pin
Without enamel the pin relies on texture and finish, which suits one-color logos, seals, crests and lettering. It also looks more formal, which is why die struck metal pins are common for law enforcement, government, associations and corporate anniversaries.
Sizes and backs
Most die struck pins come from 1/2 inch up to 2 inches, chosen on the product page. A butterfly clutch is standard; military clutch, rubber clutch, magnet and safety pin backs are available on several models.
Frequently asked questions
- What does die struck mean?
- A steel die engraved with your design is pressed into a metal blank, creating raised and recessed areas. The pin is then plated and finished, and can be filled with enamel.
- Which finish is best for a one-color logo?
- Sandblast gives the strongest contrast for one-color logos and lettering; antique gives a more traditional look.