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Rotary & Diamond Drag: The Traditional Craft

Before lasers there were burins, spindles and diamonds, and for some jobs the traditional way is still the best way. Our rotary and diamond drag engraving cuts deep, ink-fillable lines that make it perfect for brass plaques, honours boards, trophy bands and pieces where classic engraved character matters.

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Frequently asked questions about rotary & diamond drag engraving

Brass plaques, honours boards and trophy bands: deep-cut letters, filled with ink for contrast, that stay crisp outdoors and in.

Yes, when adding this year's winner to a decades-old board, rotary and diamond drag lettering matches traditional styles that lasers can't quite imitate.

It's the century-old craft Badgemakers was founded on, now guided by modern precision equipment, chosen deliberately where classic character matters.

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