AEROTRADITION

Custom process

From sketch
to velcro.

Five steps to turn a squadron idea into a tangible goodie, in 3 to 4 weeks. Worldwide delivery, including overseas operations (OPEX).

Custom work

Five steps,
from sketch
to velcro.

Our process is dialled in to deliver in under 6 weeks, visual proof included.

See the process in detail →

01

Briefing

You describe your squadron's spirit, the goal, the references.

02

Visual proof

Our studio draws 1 visual proposal within 48h. Free.

03

Approval

You validate colours, material and size. Firm quote.

04

Production

Made in France. A few steps (depending on technique) are entrusted to partner workshops that do them better than we could. 3 to 4 weeks, QC before shipping.

05

Delivery

Tracked shipping worldwide, OPEX included. Hand-delivery on request.

The real process · 16 steps

From a sketch
to a struck coin.

No magic, no shortcuts — just a process refined over years. Sixteen steps, five phases, from your idea to the parcel. Every coin, pin or medal goes through all of it.

The finished coin
The steel mold
The steel moldThe finished coin

← Drag the slider — from machined mold to struck coin →

Case study · COIN RAFALE 2024

“A squadron crest, a CNC-cut steel mold, a struck and enamelled coin.”

Drag the slider: on the left, the real M88 steel die — machined by CNC from the vectorised artwork. On the right, the finished COIN RAFALE, designed for an engine-maintenance crew. Same piece, sixteen steps apart.

01

Design

01

Your sketch

You send us your idea, your crest, your references — even a photo or a hand drawing is enough.

02

Design & vectorisation

Our studio draws the artwork, vectorises it and prepares it precisely for production.

03

Proof approval

You approve the visual proof — colours, material, size. Nothing goes to production without your sign-off.

02

Tooling

04

CNC mold machining

The steel mold is CNC-machined to order, engraved from your approved artwork.

05

Mold checking

The mold is checked to the micron before the first strike — a flaw here ruins the whole run.

03

Manufacturing

06

Stamping / casting

Metal is stamped or cast in the mold — the relief is born, crisp and deep.

07

Shape cutting

The piece is cut to its exact shape, round or custom.

08

Attachment fitting

Velcro, clutch, ring or magnet — depending on the product and use.

04

Finishing

09

Polishing

The surface is polished to reveal the metal and prepare for plating.

10

Metal plating

Gold, silver, bronze, black nickel, antique… the final tone is applied (18 platings available).

11

Colour infill

Enamels are filled into the recesses one by one, by hand, colour by colour.

12

Baking

The piece is oven-baked to harden and permanently set the enamel.

13

Epoxy dome

Optional: a resin dome protects the artwork and gives it its shine.

05

Quality & shipping

14

Quality control

Every piece is inspected one by one before packing. Non-conforming pieces are set aside.

15

Packing

Velvet pouch, box or individual packaging depending on the product.

16

Tracked shipping

Worldwide delivery, OPEX included, with an automatic tracking link.

· Quote within 24h · Free visual proof ·

Your squadron
deserves a signature.