✨ llion Crest Patches: The Apex of Handcrafted Luxury
Hand-embroidered with real metal wire, our Bullion Crest Patches are the only choice for prestigious organizations demanding a high-relief, heirloom-quality insignia. Custom made for maximum impact.
Start Your Custom Bullion Crest DesignThe Distinction of Goldwork Embroidery
Real Metal Thread
We use specialized twisted, coiled, and smooth metal threads (bullion), which are often gold-plated or silver-plated, providing an unparalleled sheen and weight.
100% Hand-Stitched Artistry
Every single bullion crest is individually hand-stitched by master artisans, ensuring a level of detail and quality that no machine can replicate.
High-Relief 3D Texture
The metal wire is laid over padding, creating a truly three-dimensional patch that stands high off the fabric, offering a heavy, tactile, and impressive feel.
Insignia of Prestige
Bullion patches are traditionally reserved for the highest-ranking officers, exclusive clubs, and high-fashion houses, symbolizing heritage and excellence.
The Bullion Craftsmanship Process
Bullion crests are not merely embroidered; they are meticulously constructed pieces of art. The process of Goldwork is centuries old and relies on precision and dedication to create a timeless badge.
- Base Preparation: The design is transferred onto a durable base fabric (usually heavy felt or velvet).
- Padding: Areas meant to be raised are first padded with felt or card, creating the 3D relief.
- Bullion Application: Various types of metal threads—purles, jaceron, or smooth passing thread—are precisely cut and hand-laid over the padding.
- Color Fill: Fine silk or rayon thread is used in recessed areas to provide background color and contrast to the metal.
- Finishing: The finished patch is cleanly cut and backed with durable fabric for sew-on attachment.
Ideal Applications for Bullion Crests
If your organization demands the very best, Bullion Crests offer an unmatched statement of quality and heritage.
Military & Veterans
High-ranking officers, official branches, and association blazer badges.
Exclusive Clubs & Academies
Fraternity, university, athletic, or private club jacket crests.
Fashion & Haute Couture
Runway designs, specialty apparel, and collector edition merchandise.
Bullion Crest Patches FAQ
A Bullion Crest Patch is a handmade, highly detailed badge that uses special metal threads (gold-plated or silver-plated copper wire, known as 'bullion'). These patches are three-dimensional, heavy, and recognized as the most luxurious and prestigious form of insignia.
They are stitched entirely by hand. The metal wires are carefully coiled, cut, and laid down onto a padded felt or fabric base to create raised, three-dimensional designs. This specialized Goldwork technique requires skilled artisans and extensive time.
Bullion patches are primarily used for blazer pockets, jacket cuffs, military epaulets, and ceremonial flags where a sense of permanence, tradition, and prestige is required.
While incredibly robust and designed to last generations, they require more delicate handling than standard machine-made patches. Due to the metal content, they should be professionally spot cleaned or dry cleaned. They must never be washed in a machine or tumble dried.
Invest in Heirloom Quality Insignia
Begin the conversation about your bespoke Bullion Crest. Due to the handmade nature, production times and minimums apply.
Consult With Our Bullion Specialist