What are police and duty name badges made of?

Duty name badges, the kind worn by police, security, and other uniformed personnel, are built for durability first. The classic construction is solid brass with deep engraving and an oxidized finish, which is very different from a printed plastic staff badge.

What metal are duty name badges made from?

Solid brass is the traditional choice. The name and rank are deep-engraved into the metal, then the surface is oxidized so the engraved letters darken and stand out with strong contrast. Because the lettering is cut into the metal rather than printed on top, it cannot rub or wear off.

Why solid brass and deep engraving?

A duty badge is worn daily under demanding conditions, so it needs to resist scratching, fading, and impact. Solid metal holds its shape and finish for years, and deep-engraved, oxidized lettering stays legible for the life of the badge.

Can I order a duty style badge?

Yes. Our Executive Solid Metal badge is the deep-engraved, oxidized solid-metal option, and it takes a magnetic or pin backing. See the solid metal badges or start a design in the badge builder. Every badge is made in-house in the USA.