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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we put our founding year on the bottom panel like the 1871 on this Mexia design?

Yes. The base panel takes any short inscription your city carries with pride — a founding or incorporation year, a motto abbreviation, or an officer badge number if you prefer personalization over heritage. Whichever direction you choose, the panel is confirmed on a free proof before tooling begins.

Can you reproduce the hammered texture on the Texas map?

Yes. The hammered surface is cut into the die itself, so the texture strikes identically on every badge and contrasts with the smooth pinstripe rays behind it. The same treatment can apply to your own state map or a center emblem, or the map can strike smooth if you prefer a polished face.

How much does a two-tone badge like this cost?

Estimated pricing runs from about $150 each at low quantities down to roughly $50 each at higher volumes, with no setup fee and no mold fee. The hammered map work and the black seal enamel are included in that range, confirmed with a free quote.

What is the production timeline?

Approximately 8 to 14 weeks after proof approval, covering die tooling, striking in solid metal, two-tone plating, the black enamel seal fill, and hand-finishing of the wreath border and hammered map surface.

Can the banners be re-lettered for our city and ranks?

Yes. CITY OF MEXIA re-letters to your own municipality, POLICE OFFICER on the crown ribbon accepts any rank or title, and the whole set strikes from one die so patrol and command badges stay uniform across the department.

Do we need credentials to order a badge with a real city name on it?

Yes. Badges bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Fictional or fully customized designs with your own name are welcome without that step.