Custom Antique Finish Badges Across UAE - Heritage-Style Metal Badges
Not every badge is meant to look brand new. An antique finish badges takes a design and deliberately ages it the raised lettering and logo stay bright, while the recessed background darkens to a deep, oxidized tone, giving the piece a weathered, heirloom character straight out of the box.
Our own finishing team builds this over brass, steel, or zinc-alloy, oxidizing the recesses and hand-polishing the raised surface so the contrast reads clearly under any light.
It suits badges meant to feel established rather than flashy heritage brands, government protocol, security insignia, National Day pieces, and awards with a traditional edge.
Available in antique gold, antique silver, or antique bronze tones, it sits close to our standard plated finishes on price, just with a different personality.
Every badge ships magnetic, pin, or clip-back, anywhere across Dubai and the UAE.
- Deep, Oxidized Contrast
Dark, shadowed recesses set against bright raised detail give the badge a weathered, heirloom look right out of the box. - Solid Metal Base
Built over brass, steel, or zinc-alloy, so the aged look sits on a badge that’s genuinely durable, not fragile or thin. - Three Antique Tones
Choose antique gold, antique silver, or antique bronze depending on the character you’re going for. - Secure Wearable Backings
Magnetic backing for delicate fabrics, or pin and clip fittings for everyday formal wear. - Any Shape You Need
Crests, shields, name-plate bars, or a fully custom outline, not limited to one standard mould or design. - Steady UAE Turnaround
Standard orders are cast, oxidized, and packed within 4-6 working days of your approval.
A few things that keep your order moving without back-and-forth delays:
- Start With an Idea, Not a Finished File. A logo, a rough sketch, or even a verbal description is enough for our team to begin.
- See It Before It’s Made. A visual mockup showing the light-and-dark contrast comes back within a day or two.
- No Charge for Changes. Nothing is cast until you approve the design, and revisions before that are completely free.
- Vector Files Give the Cleanest Relief. AI, EPS, or PDF artwork produces the sharpest raised-and-recessed detail.
- Older Logos Still Work Fine. Send whatever version you have, even a low-resolution scan, and we’ll rebuild it ourselves in-house.
- Your Mould Stays on File. Approved designs are saved, so reordering later skips the design process entirely.
Free Consultation Talk through the crest, tone, or occasion with our team they’ll guide you toward the right antique treatment.
High-Quality Build
A solid metal base with a genuine oxidized finish gives a badge that looks and feels established from day one.
Customized Designs
Every crest, shield, or bar is built around your own text and logo, not a generic heritage template.
Fast Turnaround
No long waits badges are designed, cast, and delivered quickly across the UAE.
Built to Impress
The light-and-dark contrast gives even a simple design a formal, distinguished presence.
One Time Order
No repeat costs pay once for a finish that ages gracefully rather than wearing thin.
Ready to Present
Every badge arrives fully finished and mounted, with nothing left to assemble on your end.
Why Antique Finish for Badges
An antique finish works because it plays with light and shadow instead of relying on shine alone. The recessed background is oxidized to a dark, muted tone while the raised design is polished bright, so the contrast does the work a plain plated badge can’t it reads instantly as established, formal, or ceremonial rather than freshly made.
That’s exactly why it shows up on military-style insignia, protocol badges, and awards meant to carry a sense of history, even on day one. It’s not locked to a single metal or color either.
We build the same oxidized-and-polished treatment over antique gold, antique silver, or antique bronze bases, and any of them can be cast into a crest, a shield, a name-plate bar, or a fully custom shape built around your logo.
Custom Antique Finish Badges We Make
- Antique gold badges. A warm, aged gold tone with oxidized recesses, suited to formal recognition and heritage branding
- Antique silver badges. A cooler, muted metallic finish for a more understated, protocol-style look
- Antique bronze badges. A deep, earthy tone often chosen for military-style insignia and traditional crests
- Crest and shield badges. Cast in relief with the antique treatment applied across the full design
- Magnetic antique-finish badges. A pierce-free backing option for formal uniforms and ceremonial wear
Have a specific crest, emblem, or shape in mind? Send us a reference and we’ll tell you honestly what’s achievable with an antique finish.
How an Order Works, Start to Finish
- Tell us what you need. Quantity, occasion, and the branding or emblem to include logo files, reference images, or a rough brief if artwork isn’t finalized.
- We build a mockup. Your idea becomes a visual concept within a day or two, showing how the light and dark contrast will look before anything is cast.
- Production runs in-house. Once approved, each badge is cast, oxidized, and hand-polished, then checked individually before packing.
- Delivery arrives on schedule. We manage logistics ourselves across Dubai and the wider UAE, aiming to land well ahead of your event or ceremony date.
Why Choose We Five Advertising
- 15+ years manufacturing in the UAE. We Five Advertising Gifts LLC has produced corporate gifts, badges, and plaques from our Ajman workshop for over fifteen years, so our team already knows how to get the oxidized contrast right on the first mould.
- 4-6 day turnaround from proof approval. Once your design is signed off, standard orders are cast, oxidized, and packed within 4 to 6 working days tell us your event date upfront and we’ll confirm it’s achievable before you commit.
- UAE-wide delivery, not just Dubai. We deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman, plus the other emirates from the same production run, so a single order can be split across multiple venues or offices.
- Bulk pricing that scales for large ceremonies. Orders above 50 pieces move to tiered pricing, and we keep your approved mould and specs on file so recurring events an annual honors ceremony, for instance skip the re-quoting process entirely.
Custom Antique Finish Badges Delivery in UAE
Our standard antique finish badges are typically produced and delivered within 4–6 working days.
Custom-designed, engraved, branded, or bulk orders generally require up to 7 working days, depending on the design complexity, personalization requirements, and order quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How long does a custom antique finish badge order take?
Standard orders are typically produced and delivered within 4–6 working days. Custom-designed, engraved, branded, or bulk orders generally take up to 7 working days, depending on design complexity, personalization, and quantity.
Q2: How does an antique finish differ in cost from gold or silver plating?
It’s priced in line with our standard plated finishes not the premium tier and not the cheapest option so you’re paying for the distinctive aged look rather than a significant cost jump either way.
Q3: Can you match our exact logo, crest, or brand colors?
Yes. Send us your logo or crest file and any reference colors, and our design team will translate them into the raised-and-recessed detail an antique finish needs.
Q4: Do you offer discounts on bulk or corporate orders?
Yes orders above 50 pieces move to tiered bulk pricing, and we hold your approved mould and specs on file for easy reordering later.
Q5: What's the difference between antique gold and antique bronze?
Antique gold keeps a warmer, brighter highlight against the oxidized recesses, suited to formal or luxury branding. Antique bronze runs deeper and earthier, more common on military-style insignia and traditional crests.
Q6: Can I see a sample or mockup before committing to a full order?
Yes. We build a design mockup showing the finished contrast before any casting begins, and revisions before approval don’t cost extra.
Q7: What attachment options are available for antique finish badges?
Magnetic backing for formal uniforms that can’t be pierced, plus pin-back and clip-back options for everyday or ceremonial wear.
Q8: Do you deliver across the whole UAE, or just Dubai?
We deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman, plus the other emirates from the same production run, including split deliveries to multiple venues or offices.
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