Starfire Crystal Shield Award on Mitered Base

A starfire crystal shield award is typically ordered by police departments, fire academies, security agencies and similar organizations for recognition tied to bravery, service or graduation from training. Because the piece is offered in three sizes and multiple base colors, one organization can order a smaller size for group recognition and a larger size for an individual commendation in the same order. Every size and color combination ships with the same production schedule, so mixing sizes in one order does not add extra lead time.

A starfire crystal shield award uses a shield outline to symbolize service and honor, while an obelisk-style crystal award uses a tall, tapered tower shape more associated with lasting achievement or a rising career. This shield design sits on a mitered base rather than a stepped platform, giving it a lower, wider profile than most obelisk pieces. Buyers choosing between the two shapes should consider which silhouette matches their ceremony theme, since both use Starfire or optical crystal and similar etching methods.

The starfire crystal shield award comes in three sizes: 6.25 inches by 7.75 inches by 3 inches, 7.25 inches by 8.75 inches by 3 inches, and 8.125 inches by 9.75 inches by 3 inches. Each size is available across the full color range, so choosing a larger shield does not limit color options. The etched area on the back of the award grows with the piece, from 4.75 inches by 6.15 inches on the smallest size up to 6.5 inches by 8 inches on the largest.

Deep Etch cuts a frosted, permanent design directly into the Starfire crystal, while VividPrint applies a full color image to the back of the award without engraving the surface. The Deep Etch area is smaller, running from 4.75 inches by 6.15 inches on the smallest shield up to 6.5 inches by 8 inches on the largest, while the VividPrint area covers more of the back panel, from 6.25 inches by 7 inches up to 8.125 inches by 9 inches. Departments wanting a colored crest or seal typically choose VividPrint, while those wanting a classic engraved look choose Deep Etch.

The starfire crystal shield award ships one unit per carton in a Carrington box sized to the shield's dimensions. The smallest size ships in a box weighing 2.9 pounds, the middle size weighs 3.9 pounds, and the largest size weighs 4.75 pounds per carton. Buyers ordering a mix of sizes should account for these different carton weights when estimating total shipment weight.

The minimum order quantity for a starfire crystal shield award is one unit, regardless of which size or color combination is chosen. A department can order a single commendation award without meeting any bulk purchase requirement. Ordering more than one unit at a time does not change the per-size production schedule.

Standard production for a starfire crystal shield award takes 5 working days counted from the date artwork is approved. This timeline applies the same way across all three sizes and every base color, so choosing a larger shield or a different finish does not extend the schedule. Buyers with a fixed ceremony date should build in shipping time on top of the 5 day production window.

The price of a starfire crystal shield award depends mainly on the size selected, since the largest 8.125 by 9.75 by 3 inch shield uses more crystal than the smallest 6.25 by 7.75 by 3 inch version. Choosing VividPrint full color decoration in addition to Deep Etch typically costs more than Deep Etch alone, since it adds a second decoration process. Order quantity and any requested rush production beyond the standard 5 working days also factor into the final cost.