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  • Finish Options: Badges / Collar Brass / Insignia

    How to Choose a Finish

    Smith & Warren combines the most advanced manufacturing techniques and the best quality materials to supply finishes that meet the highest standards in the industry.

    Since every customer has distinguished needs, Smith & Warren rises to the task by providing a variaty of finishes to meet their customer's needs.

    Smith & Warren has two main types of finishes; the Standard and the Deluxe. The diferent standard and deluxe finishes are available to all Smith & Warren badges, collar brass and insignias.





    Standard Finishes
    Nickel: A traditional silver tone finish that is applied over a highly polished brass base. Nickel has a high degree of hardness for long wear. It may lose some of its luster with age.

    Rhodium: A brilliant silver-white finish that is electroplated over a bright nickel base. It is a precious metal in the platnium family and this silver-white finish will never tarnish.

    Gold: A pure 24K Gold electroplated finish that is applied over a bright nickel base. This precious metal finish is an excellent value and it will never tarnish.

    Black Subdued: A black electroplated finish that is applied over a nickel base. This finish is often required for tactical applications.

    Deluxe Finishes
    The Deluxe finishes provide the ultimate in brilliance and durability. These precious metal finishes meet jewelry industry standard for appearance and durability.

    Sil-Ray or Gol-Ray: The ultimate in gold and silver tone surface finishes

    Two-Tone: A combination of Sil-Ray and Gol-ray is used to achieve a beautiful two tone appearance. Choose from Sil-ray background with Gol-ray panels or Gol-Ray background with Sil-Ray panels.

    Cote D'OR®: The ultimate fine gold finish. An extra heavy pure 24K Gold plate will ensure maximum durability and value.



    Badge Finish Includes:
    Included in the price of each Badge are a variety of basic options. The options available for your badge depends on the finish you choose. The table below shows which basic options are available for each finish.

    Basic Badge Options
    Standard Finishes
    Deluxe Finishes
    Plain Seal with no color Enamel No Charge, Included No Charge, Included
    One Color Enamel Seal, Rim or Background Extra Charge** No Charge, Included
    Multi-Color Enamel Seal Extra Charge** No Charge, Included
    Custom Seal Extra Charge** No Charge, Included
    Hard Enamel Lettering Extra Charge** No Charge, Included
    **See Design Options Pricing and addtional options and services for your badge.


    As always, if you have a special need or require more information please Contact Us anytime as we work very closely with Smith & Warren on custom designs.

    If you can't find what you are looking for e- mail your request to our Customer Service: help@alternateforce.com