Hahn Plating Finishes
(Please note that not all finishes are available for badges ordered online.)
Nickel:
A silver colored finish. This finish has a yellow hue and may tarnish with time.
Rhodium:
A plate that has the color and shine of silver. Badges are first plated with a layer of nickel and then plated with a bright rhodium layer.
Gold:
A deep gold that is plated directly over the raw brass metal. Then coated with a clear protective layer.
Hamilton Gold:
A gold tone finish that is first plated with a thin protective layer of nickel. Then a 1-3 mil layer of gold is plated over top giving the badge a very bright and clean finish.
Two-Toned:
Rhodium panels and center on a Hamilton Gold badge backing OR Hamilton Gold panels and center on a Rhodium badge backing.