Since 1971, Ultimate Promotions has been the trusted supplier of custom soft enamel medals to sports organizations, schools, corporations, and nonprofits across the USA and Canada. With over 50 years of production experience, millions of custom medals for awards delivered, and 1,000+ organizations served across North America, every order is handled to the same exacting quality standard, whether you need a small run for a local sports day or several hundred for a national recognition program. Low minimum order available, though smaller quantities carry a higher per-unit cost, with orders of 50 pieces or more qualifying for free shipping to the USA and Canada.
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Die Struck Medals - Soft Enamel
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What Are Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals?
If you want your award to stand out with real color and a bold, textured finish, Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals are the right choice. These soft enamel medals combine a die-struck metal base with hand-filled enamel colors, giving each medal a textured, detailed look that metal-only finishes simply cannot match. Whether you need custom medals for awards, recognition events, or organized sports competitions, this style delivers visual impact at a practical price point.
How They're Made
Die struck soft enamel is one of the most popular medal-making techniques, and for good reason. The process starts by stamping your design into a metal base under high pressure, creating raised metal lines and recessed areas. Those recessed areas are then hand-filled with enamel paint and kiln-fired, so the color settles slightly below the metal ridges. The result is a medal with visible texture; you can actually feel the difference between the raised metal and the colored sections.
What Makes Them Versatile
An optional clear epoxy coating can be added over the enamel for extra protection and a smoother surface finish. The iron base is compatible with gold, silver, antique, and several other plating options, making these custom enamel medals highly versatile for different event styles and branding needs.
What Makes Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals a Good Choice?
Custom enamel medals in the die struck soft enamel style are a popular pick across schools, sports leagues, corporate events, and nonprofit organizations. Here is what makes them a practical and visually effective option:
Color Where It Counts
Up to 4 enamel colors are included in the base price. Additional colors are available for a small extra fee, giving you flexibility for more detailed logos or multi-color designs.
Textured, Tactile Finish
The enamel sits slightly below the raised metal outlines, creating a 3D feel that is distinctive and easy to recognize by touch.
Wide Plating Range
Choose from gold, silver, antique gold, antique silver, antique bronze, black nickel, and more to match your event’s style.
Optional Epoxy Coating
A clear epoxy dome can be added to protect the enamel surface and give the medal a cleaner, more finished appearance.
Ribbon Included
Multiple ribbon styles are available, including blank ribbons, 1-color printed, and fully dye-sublimated custom ribbons.
Laser Engraving Available
Recipient names, placement positions, event dates, or award titles can be engraved on the reverse, turning every standard production medal into a fully personalized medal for each individual recipient.
Repeat Order Efficiency
Custom made medals are produced from a steel die that stays valid for three years. Reorders of the same design within that window skip the mold fee entirely, making annual award programs and recurring recognition events significantly more cost-effective after the first run.
Why Choose Soft Enamel Medals Over Other Medal Styles?
Choosing the right medal style depends on the look you are going for and how much color plays a role in the design. Soft enamel medals are well suited for events where color and brand representation matter. If your design includes a logo with multiple colors, a school mascot, or a detailed illustration, the soft enamel process handles that better than metal-only finishes.
Color and Branding
For organizations that want their medals to visually represent team colors, sponsor branding, or event theming, die struck soft enamel is a strong match. The raised metal outlines also give the design structure and definition, which holds up well even in smaller sizes.
Practical Medal Choice
If you are looking to buy custom medals that feel substantial and look professional without stepping into the premium price range of hard enamel or die cast options, soft enamel is typically the most practical route.
Best Return on Investment
For organizations across the USA and Canada looking to buy custom medals that balance quality, color, and budget, die struck soft enamel consistently delivers the best return on investment across all medal formats.
Die Struck Soft Enamel vs. Die Struck Antique/Shiny Medals
Not sure which medal style is right for your event? Here is a direct side-by-side comparison to help you decide:
| Feature | Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals | Die Struck Antique/Shiny Medals |
|---|---|---|
| Finish / Surface | Textured, enamel sits below raised metal lines | No enamel, either vintage-aged (antique) or mirror-bright (shiny) metal finish |
| Color Options | Up to 4 enamel colors included | No enamel coloring; finish relies on metal plating |
| Visual Style | Vibrant, colorful, dimensional look | Classic metallic, heritage or polished look |
| Epoxy Coating | Optional clear epoxy for added protection | Not applicable |
| Best For | Sports events, academic & colorful award medals | Military, corporate, traditional recognition medals |
| Base Material | Iron base | Iron base |
| Plating Options | Gold, silver, antique, black nickel, and more | Antique gold/silver/bronze or polished gold/nickel/copper |
| Ribbon Options | Blank, 1-color print, or dye-sublimated ribbon | Blank, 1-color print, or dye-sublimated ribbon |
| Laser Engraving | Available as add-on | Available as add-on |
| Minimum Order | Low minimum order with a higher per-unit cost on smaller quantities; orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping. | Low minimum order with a higher per-unit cost on smaller quantities; orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping. |
| Production Time | 12–15 business days | 12–15 business days |
Both options are produced to the same quality standards with the same lead times and free shipping on orders of 50 pieces or more to the USA and Canada.
If color is part of your design, soft enamel medals are the right pick. If you want a clean metallic look with an aged or polished finish, the Antique/Shiny option is the better fit
How Your Die Struck Custom Soft Enamel Medals Are Made
Here is what happens from the moment you place your order to when your personalized medals arrive:
Design Submission
Upload your artwork, logo, mascot, or shape reference. Vector files work best, but if you do not have one, our design team handles the conversion at no charge.
Free Digital Proof
Our team prepares a free design proof showing the metal layout and enamel color placement within 24 to 48 hours, with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
Unlimited Revisions
Request changes until the design is exactly right before production begins.
Precision Manufacturing
Your custom medals are die-struck, enamel-filled, and plated according to your specifications.
Quality Inspection
Every medal is manually inspected for color accuracy, finish quality, and structural integrity before packing.
Packaging & Shipping
Medals are individually bagged and shipped with tracking across the USA and Canada.
From proof approval to delivery, most orders of custom die struck soft enamel medals are completed and in your hands within 15–20 business days across the USA and Canada.
Why Choose Ultimate Promotions for Your Custom Medals?
When searching for a reliable soft enamel medals supplier for your next event or recognition program, experience and consistency matter. Since 1971, Ultimate Promotions has been producing custom medals, lapel pins, and promotional products for organizations across the USA and Canada, from local school sports days and charity events to national sporting bodies and government institutions
50+ Years of Experience
Decades of hands-on expertise in die-struck and enamel medal production
Full North American Coverage
Reliable tracked shipping to the USA and Canada on all qualifying orders, with free shipping on orders of 50 pieces or more.
Government Trusted
Approved supplier with a track record of delivering for government and institutional clients
Manual Quality Checks
Every order of custom engraved medals or enamel medals goes through a full inspection for color, finish, and accuracy
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Clear pricing based on size, quantity, and options selected
Free Artwork Support
Our team helps convert your design into production-ready artwork with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
Trusted Custom Medal Supplier
Recognized across the USA and Canada as a consistent and reliable supplier for custom medals for awards from small club programs and school competitions to multi-thousand-piece national recognition events.
Pricing & Bulk Orders
The cost of custom medals depends on the size, quantity, enamel colors, ribbon choice, and any add-ons selected. A one-time mold fee applies to new designs and is valid for three years, meaning reorders within that window do not require a new mold charge.
Bulk pricing is available and becomes more cost-effective as quantity increases. Whether you need 50 medals or 5,000, competitive per-unit pricing is available. Buy custom medals in bulk to get the best value for large-scale events or recurring award programs.
Producing custom engraved medals or standard enamel versions in larger runs consistently brings the per-piece cost down significantly making bulk ordering the smart choice for recurring award programs. Request your free bulk pricing breakdown for custom soft enamel medals today, a full cost breakdown for your specific size, quantity, and enamel configuration with no obligation. Free shipping is included on all qualifying orders of 50 pieces or more to the USA and Canada.
Get a Quote for Your Custom Soft Enamel Medals Today
ICustom enamel medals in the die struck soft enamel style offer a well-rounded combination of color, texture, and durability that works for a wide range of award and recognition applications. Whether you are organizing a local sports event, a corporate recognition program, or a large-scale academic awards ceremony across the USA or Canada, this medal type delivers a finished product that recipients actually value and keep.
With over 50 years of experience and 1,000+ organizations served across North America, Ultimate Promotions makes the process straightforward; submit your design, approve the proof, and receive fully personalized award medals delivered to your door with free shipping on qualifying orders.
Get a quote for your soft enamel medal proof today; tell us about your design, your event, and the size you are considering, and our team will come back with accurate pricing and a free proof within 24 to 48 hours, with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each. You can also explore our Die Struck Antique/Shiny Medals if a metal-only finish is a better fit for your event.
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Get a Free QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Die struck soft enamel medals are made by stamping a design into a metal base to create raised outlines and recessed areas, then hand-filling those recessed areas with enamel paint. After kiln-firing, the enamel sits slightly below the metal ridges, giving the medal a textured, dimensional appearance with vibrant color. An optional epoxy coating can be applied for added protection.
The minimum order is low, though smaller quantities carry a higher per-unit cost. Orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping across the USA and Canada.
Pricing for custom made medals depends on size, quantity, enamel colors, ribbon selection, and any add-ons like laser engraving. A one-time mold fee applies to new designs and is valid for three years. Contact us or use the Get a Quote form for specific pricing on your order.
Average production time is 12–15 business days. Transit to the USA and Canada takes approximately 3–5 business days. Rush orders are not available, so plan your order date around your event deadline.
Yes. Laser engraving can be added to the back of each medal for individual names, placement positions, event dates, or any custom text. This is available as an add-on when placing your order, making each one a truly personalized medal.
The main difference is the use of color. Soft enamel medals feature hand-filled enamel paint in the recessed areas, producing a colorful and textured surface. Die Struck Antique/Shiny medals use no enamel; the finish is entirely metallic, either aged-looking (antique) or reflective (shiny/polished). Choose soft enamel if your design requires color; choose antique/shiny if you prefer a clean metal finish.
Yes. Free shipping is available on all qualifying orders of 50 or more pieces, with delivery to both the United States and Canada. All bulk orders are tracked from dispatch to delivery.
Yes. Up to 4 enamel colors are included in the base price, and our team will work from your artwork to match colors as closely as possible. Vector file formats (.ai, .pdf, .eps) give the most accurate results for color matching. Additional colors beyond 4 are available for a small extra charge.
Vector formats (.ai, .pdf, .eps) are preferred and produce the best results. If you do not have a vector file, contact us and we will let you know what options are available.
Yes. Bulk orders receive tiered pricing, so the per-unit cost decreases as quantity increases. The mold fee is a one-time charge valid for 3 years, making repeat orders more affordable. Contact our team to get detailed pricing for your specific requirements for custom engraved medals or any other medal style.