Lapel pins
Square and compasses, lodge name and number, founding year. Die-struck for crisp lettering that stays legible at lapel size.
Masonic · Pins · Insignia
Fraternal & Lodge Emblemsstruck for the lodge.
Lapel pins, emblems, insignia and anniversary medallions for Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges and fraternal organizations, die-struck in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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industries-fraternal)What we make
Emblems that outlast the meeting
Fraternal pieces get worn for decades and handed down. They're struck from steel dies, so the square and compasses, lodge number and lettering stay crisp.
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Emblems & insignia
Stamped emblems for regalia, aprons, collars, hats and banners, supplied finished or as raw stampings for your finisher.
Anniversary medallions
Two-sided medallions for a lodge's 100th, 150th or 200th, a Grand Lodge session or a cornerstone ceremony.
Service & membership pins
Years-of-service pins and recognition pieces, run in matched sets so every year in the program looks the same.
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Who we work with
Lodges, Grand Lodges & suppliers
- Masonic lodges
- Grand Lodges
- Appendant and concordant bodies
- Regalia suppliers and distributors
- Fraternal and service organizations
Some fraternal organizations license their emblems. For those, we strike with the organization's written authorization or through a licensed supplier.
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- Die-struck from steel tooling
- Size
- Die striking up to 3.5″ diameter and up to .250″ thick
- Metals
- Brass (230/260), Copper, Nickel silver, Sterling silver, Fine silver, Gold & gold filled, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Cold-rolled steel, Zinc. All metals available, or send us yours.
- Finishes
- High polish, Satin, Sandblast, Antique, Color fill. Plating: gold, karat gold, silver, imitation rhodium.
- Attachments
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- Minimum order
- 3 gross (432 pieces) per item. Smaller runs are available at a higher price. No minimums on sterling silver or gold.
- Lead time
- Typically 3–8 weeks
Ordering
From lodge seal to finished pin
- 01
Send your artwork
Lodge seal, an old pin, a sketch or a scan from the minute book. Include lodge name, number and dates.
- 02
Approve the proof
We prepare the design for striking and send it back for the Worshipful Master or committee to approve.
- 03
Tooling & strike
Steel dies are cut and parts are struck. The tooling is kept, so reorders for new members don't start over.
- 04
Finish & ship
Pieces are finished, fitted with their backs and shipped to the lodge or your supplier.
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Confirm the tooling-retention statement in step 03: does MCE store customer dies, and for how long?
Do you make custom Masonic lapel pins?
Yes. We strike custom Masonic lapel pins from your lodge artwork: square and compasses, lodge name and number, founding date or anniversary year. Pins are die-struck from steel tooling for sharp detail at small sizes.
What is the difference between die-struck and die-cast pins?
Die-struck pins are stamped from sheet metal under a press, which gives crisp, sharp detail and fine lettering. Die-cast pins are made by pouring molten metal into a mold, which suits pieces with deep 3D shapes or open cut-outs. For most lodge emblems with lettering and fine lines, die-struck gives the cleaner result.
Can you reproduce an old lodge pin or emblem from a sample?
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Yes. Send photos of the front, back and edge with the overall size, or tell us you have a physical sample. We will tell you what it takes to make new tooling that matches the original.
Can you make emblems that belong to a trademarked fraternal organization?
Some fraternal organizations control their emblems through trademark licensing. For those emblems we need your organization's written authorization, or the order should come through a licensed supplier, before we strike.
What is the minimum order for lodge pins?
Our minimum is 3 gross (432 pieces) per item; smaller runs are available at a higher price. No minimums on sterling silver or gold. Lead time is typically 3–8 weeks.
Do you work with regalia companies and distributors?
Yes. We supply stamped emblems, raw stampings and finished pieces to regalia suppliers and distributors, made to their designs and shipped to their schedule.