America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation milestone. Police departments, fire stations, and other organizations across the country are looking for ways to commemorate the date and display their pride in serving their country.
Irvin H. Hahn offers custom US 250th anniversary badges for police stations, fire departments, sheriffs, and more, as well as anniversary pins for all organizations. These keepsakes are a professional way to honor where you are at this time in history, offering long-lasting quality materials that you can proudly wear or display. Customize your county, symbol, style, lettering, and more to recognize your years of service alongside America’s celebration.
To ensure you get your custom America anniversary badge when needed, you may be wondering, When should we order our America anniversary badges to ensure they arrive on time?
Custom 250th anniversary badges will require sufficient lead time, design approval, production, and shipping. Once a design is approved, it takes two to three months for production and shipping. We recommend organizations contact us at least four to five months before they need their new badges.
See what custom badge options we offer, what will affect production and shipment times, and how to prepare your design order for your commemorative event.
Why Choose Irvin H. Hahn for Custom America Anniversary Badges
At Irvin H. Hahn, we have been manufacturing high-quality, American-made badges for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and official organizations for decades. We work directly with departments planning for the Semiquincentennial to ensure you get your custom America anniversary badges when you need them.
Design and Production Timeline
Custom Designs
Unlike standard issue badges, custom 250th America anniversary badges for police and fire departments are commemorative items that involve custom artwork, special finishes, and unique design elements. Because of this, they require more planning than an off-the-shelf order.
In-Demand
Departments nationwide will be preparing for the same historic celebration, which means demand for US anniversary badges will increase significantly as 2026 approaches and throughout the year. Ordering as early as possible not only helps secure your place in the production schedule, but also gives you time to finalize a design your department will be proud of for years to come.
Design
We often work with departments for two to six weeks to finalize a design, depending on the level of customization requested. The design process will include mock-ups, alterations, and back-and-forth collaboration to ensure your department is happy with the final product. After a design is approved, production can begin.
Production
Production and shipment average two to three months once a design is finalized. Production includes the final design approval and preparations, die creation for custom designs, manufacturing and finishing, quality inspections, and finally packaging and shipment. We keep our customers informed every step of the way, so you always have updated order information.
Custom vs. Personalized Designs
When ordering custom American anniversary badges from Irvin H. Hahn, you can choose between two personalization options. We offer a choice of total customization, which allows for a unique design but has longer turnaround times, or you can choose to personalize a pre-designed badge for a faster turnaround time.
1. Entirely Custom Designs
A fully custom badge allows you to design everything, from the badge shape and lettering placement to custom colors, seals, attachment styles, unique elements, and more. Because custom-designed badges involve more collaboration and approvals, they will require more upfront planning. If your department is considering a fully custom badge, we strongly recommend starting early to allow time for concept development and revisions. Minimum order amounts are required.
2. Personalized Designs from Pre-Made Options
For departments with tighter timelines or simpler needs, we offer 12 pre-made anniversary badge designs that allow for light customization. You can personalize your custom US 250th anniversary badges with department name, county, badge numbers, ranks, finish selections, and more based on the design.
Personalizing a pre-made custom US commemorative badge will still ensure a unique, high-quality design while giving a faster turnaround time. Rush orders are available based on scheduling and will be subject to increased costs.
When to Order From Irvin H. Hahn for On-Time Delivery
To ensure your badges arrive on time, we recommend reaching out to our customer service team at least 4–6 months in advance. This allows for design discussions, revisions, and a comfortable production window plus shipping. Once an order is placed, production and shipping take 2–3 months.
When to Order America Anniversary Badges for Different Events
2026 Rollouts or Ceremonies
If your department plans to unveil badges during a 2026 anniversary event, ceremony, or parade, we recommend initiating the process no later than December 2025 or January 2026.
Staggered Distribution
Some departments choose to distribute badges in phases, such as to command staff first, followed by patrol or specialty units. In these cases, early ordering in the winter and spring allows flexibility in production scheduling and delivery.
Retirements or Special Recognition
Commemorative badges are often used to honor long-serving officers or retirees during the anniversary year. Ordering early ensures badges are available when those milestone moments occur.
Avoid Delays with Your Custom Badge Order
- Do not wait until the last moment if you have a tight deadline
- Factor in design time + two to three months for production and shipping
- Get everyone on the same page for approvals for faster turnaround times
- Gather all materials like lettering, center seals, county, and other custom items ASAP
Why Departments Nationwide Trust Irvin H. Hahn
Departments across the US choose Irvin H. Hahn not only for our craftsmanship, but for our dedication to honoring law enforcement traditions. We work closely with agencies to ensure their 250th anniversary badges reflect professionalism, pride, and historical significance.
Whether you select a fully custom design or a personalized option from our curated collection, our team is committed to guiding you through every step to get the perfect badge to honor such a significant time in history.
Start Planning Now for America’s 250th Anniversary
America’s 250th anniversary is a moment worth commemorating with care and intention. The earlier you begin planning your US anniversary badges, the more options and flexibility you’ll have.
If your department is considering commemorative badges, now is the time to start the conversation. By planning ahead, you can ensure your badges arrive on schedule. Get in touch today to begin.
Irvin H. Hahn
We are a family-owned business that takes pride in being an American manufacturer for over 120 years since 1898. Located in Baltimore, MD, we have six generations of experience making handcrafted badges, buckles, cap devices, collar insignia, and other insignia for law enforcement, fire departments, and other officials.
