The Different Types of Lapel Badges and Their Uses
The history of lapel badges is shady at best. However, “inlaying” them with intricate designs started in the 13th century by China. Since then, the popularity of these pins has grown and not only are they used to decorate school bags and jackets, but they also signify accomplishments and affiliations to organisations. We at Trophy & Medal Boutique understand the significance of lapel badges and offer a range of custom badges to be proudly worn on any lapel.
Significance of Military Pins 
First worn during the Civil War, lapel badges signified a specific unit and rank. Soldiers’ unit numbers were engraved on the backs of the badges, allowing all to distinguish between the different units. Given to different sectors within the military, lapel badges represent a sense of camaraderie, loyalty, patriotism, and unity, symbolising a brotherhood towards a common cause. On various memorial days, they are worn by family members, current military, and ex-military to remember those that gave their lives.
Applaud Achievements in Schools
As much as lapel badges are used as a hierarchy system in schools, letting fellow students know who amongst them are prefects or house captains, they are also given out to acknowledge exceptional achievements. Being awarded a prestigious honour for achieving above an academic level with a lapel badge, which can be proudly displayed on a blazer, lets fellow pupils realise that they too can achieve greater accomplishments.
For students that take part in school sports but are not lucky enough to get a podium prize, a participation lapel badge acknowledges that they tried to the best of their ability and it boosts their morale. Our die-cast lapel badges can be customised to hand out to all that cross the finish line.
Promoting Companies and Brands
One often doesn’t link lapel badges with companies. However, they are finding their place throughout a wide sector of businesses as a means to merit a staff member for going the extra mile or for reaching certain targets. As staff, wearing lapel badges on jackets or shirts whilst attending meetings outside the office allows your company to promote its brand. Lapel badges are so versatile that they can be given out as promotional items at corporate social events.
Quality Lapel Badges at Affordable Prices
For over 30 years, our innovative and out-of-the-box thinking has afforded us the opportunity of creating, designing, manufacturing, engraving, and supplying a wide range of trophies, medals, awards, and lapel badges throughout Southern Africa and abroad. Our skilled artisans use only the best quality materials when it comes to making our badges, assuring you that they can be kept and bragged about for years to come. Contact us for your bespoke lapel badges no matter what they are needed for.