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Stokes Badges is an industry leader and has been manufacturing and supplying quality badges, medallions and associated products since 1856. We stock an extensive range of badges, medallions and accessories to suit most needs. Custom-made products are also available on request.

Our experienced staff will discuss how Stokes Badges can provide a cost effective solution to your badge and medallion requirements. You can check our products online or just download our stokes badges brochure (PDF – 6.4 MB).

History of Stokes Badges

Stokes was established in 1856 by a young English die-sinker named Thomas Stokes, who had arrived from England some years earlier to take part in the gold rush of that era. Disappointment in the fields led him to Melbourne where he setup business as a diesinker producing medals, tokens, buttons and silverware, a skill he acquired over five dedicated years of apprenticeship which he had completed in Birmingham, England.

A merger with G.F Martin in 1867 saw the firm introduce electroplated nickel silver to Australia.

The banking crisis of the 1890’s saw a split with Martin and the gradual joining of Thomas Stokes’ three sons, and by 1911 the company was called Thomas Stokes and Sons.

The company’s preeminent status among its competitors was demonstrated by the commission to produce Queen Elizabeth ll’s wedding gift from Australia and her 1954 tour gift from Victoria.

Over the years Stokes have minted medals for most of the special occasions in history, such as Queen Victoria’s Silver Jubilee, The Federation of Australia and the Boer War to name just a few. Also countless medals were produced for the armed forces during both world wars.

Here is a small list of the issues that were produced:

NBurke and Wills - 1861
NHRH, Duke of Edinburgh - 1867
NInternational Exhibition - 1880
NDeparture of troops for Sudan - 1885
NCommemoration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee - 1887
NQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - 1897
NProclamation of Australian Commonwealth - 1901
NCoronation of George V - 1911
NFirst Anzac Medallion - 1918
NVictory First World War - 1918
NSir Charles Kingsford-Smith - 1919
NVictory Second World War - 1945
NCoronation of Queen Elizabeth II - 1953

Stokes Badges promises great quality at an affordable price

Stokes Badges is one of Australia’s leading supplier of custom made pins, badges, key rings and medallions. Each item is custom made to meet your needs, whether that’s fundraising, promotional merchandise, member identification or awards. Over the years we have nurtured long-term relationships with schools, clubs, sporting associations and corporate clients throughout Australia.

Comprehensive product range

We produce an array of custom metal products including medals, medallions, lapel pins, key rings, cuff links, tie bars, tokens and more. We’re also able to supply you with a wide selection of non-metal products including embroidered fabric badges, silicone wristbands, PVC keyrings and more.

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How we work

Stokes Badges is proud to provide end-to-end support for the manufacture and supply of fully customisable promotional products. We make getting custom products easy for you, with our team helping you with the best product and finishes for your needs. We can develop artwork and will work with our trusted suppliers to deliver an outstanding product on time and on budget. Custom products usually require no added expense and we make the process easy, so you don’t have to compromise by being restricted to an off-the-shelf product.

We work with a trusted network of global suppliers to deliver quality products, on time and on budget. Through our suppliers, we can guarantee exceptional craftsmanship at a great value price.