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  • 1.  College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-13-2023 20:53

    We were approached today by one of our local colleges about getting or producing "Chain of Office" medallions for the college president and trustees to wear during graduation ceremonies.

    We discussed options for stock medals we can produce as well as custom cast medallions. I'm seeing just one Canadian supplier in my ASI ESP database who appears to sell these items.

    If others have assisted colleges with these items, I'd love some leads on what other suppliers I can contact. Our customer doesn't have a preference about a ribbon or chain attachment.

    Thank you!



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    Judi Brown, Owner
    Tacoma Trophy
    4021 100th St SW #B, Lakewood WA 98499
    253.302.5566
    judi@tacomatrophy.com
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 2.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 07:58

    We have most of our custom medals made by AT Design http://www.atdesigns.com/  but have also used Simba in the past as well https://www.simbaline.com/

    Both have always created good product and been great to work with.



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    Karl Baker
    Michener's Engraving Inc
    Ephrata PA
    717.738.9630
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 3.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 10:16

    Thanks Karl. We were able to show this customer some of the custom medals we've had produced by various suppliers over the years. I'm hoping to find a supplier who can provide the medallions and the chain or wide ribbon as well.



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    Judi Brown, Owner
    Tacoma Trophy
    4021 100th St SW #B, Lakewood WA 98499
    253.302.5566
    judi@tacomatrophy.com
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 4.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 08:59
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    Judy, we would be able to help you with your custom medals. You may want to also check with Medallic Arts/MedalCraft Mint. Medallic Arts I think went out of business several years ago and Medalcraft acquired their assets. They specialized in the chains and maces as well. 



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    Vince Frank
    President
    Catania Medallic Specialty Inc
    Avon Lake OH
    400.933.9595
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 5.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 10:17

    Thanks Vince. I'll contact them. I found them online when I was initially researching. I'm hoping to find a vendor who can produce the medallions and the chain or wide ribbon as well.



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    Judi Brown, Owner
    Tacoma Trophy
    4021 100th St SW #B, Lakewood WA 98499
    253.302.5566
    judi@tacomatrophy.com
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 6.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 10:37

    Judy, we can include the ribbons if needed for the medals. I think John at AT could help you if they need a stock chain as Catania does not supply chains. Please have your customer supply you with a picture of the chain they want. I have seen many times over the years that the College President or Regent wants to do a custom chain with many unique different parts to make up the chain which can get expensive. In this case, Medallic Arts may have an advantage since they have many molds already with a bunch of designs but from what I have heard many times they are pretty expensive.



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    Vince Frank
    President
    Catania Medallic Specialty Inc
    Avon Lake OH
    400.933.9595
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 7.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 09:02

    Judi,

    Give MedealCraft a call.  https://www.medalcraft.com/products/chain-of-office-3-medallion/

    ASI 70130, PPAI 112492, UPIC MEDLCRFT, Sage 52575, ARA 8751

    Address: 2660 W. Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303
    Phone: (833) 794-0872
    Email: info@medalcraft.com

    Hope that helps.



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    Wilson Brim, CRS
    Southern Trophy House Inc
    Nashville TN
    615.256.7295
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 8.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 10:17

    Thanks Wilson. I'll contact them this morning.



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    Judi Brown, Owner
    Tacoma Trophy
    4021 100th St SW #B, Lakewood WA 98499
    253.302.5566
    judi@tacomatrophy.com
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 9.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 09:10

    Hi Judi,

    A.T.Designs has done these type of Chain of Office custom medals in the past. Please send your requirements directly to me.

    Thanks!

    John Bresnai

    Sales Manager
    A.T.Designs
    Toronto ON
    800.288.0111 EXT149
    john@atdesigns.com



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    John Bresnai
    A.T.Designs
    Toronto ON
    800.288.0111 EXT149
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 10.  RE: College Trustee "Chain of Office" Medallions

    Posted 03-14-2023 10:18

    John:

    I'm hoping to find a vendor who can provide the chain or wide ribbon as well. Do you have the chains?



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    Judi Brown, Owner
    Tacoma Trophy
    4021 100th St SW #B, Lakewood WA 98499
    253.302.5566
    judi@tacomatrophy.com
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    Netsoft Studio