Reviews of Master Plaques Handcrafted Military & Government Seals and more!
Below are just a small sample of our hundreds of reviews from Masterplaque’s satisfied customers. Our products are on display at The White House, Camp David, F.B.I. national and regional offices, in thousands of U.S. Government offices and the homes of military personnel around the world.
We are an online marketing arm for American Plaque Company. We have been in business since 1991 and we have been online since 1998. We are the plaque industry’s Gold Standard manufacturer. We are a GSA registered, officially licensed, military veteran owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Even though our products are hand-made, our return rate is less than 1 per 500 products made. This is because no products go into production without you (the customer) approving a mock-up before it is sent to our manufacturering team. We offer a 100% satisfication guarantee!
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Robert Cahoone – Government Seals (verified purchaser) – March 15, 2023
The quality of the product and the timely delivery is outstanding! I have purchased 6 plaques over the past few years from this company and have always had a good experience. Their plaques are a true art form and the materials are top notch! I ordered the DoD round service emblems, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and DoD for my retirement office decorations. I also ordered a retirement plaque with the agency emblem carved into the plaque base for my Boss’s retirement and it was truly an outstanding product. I will continue to order from this company. I have found no other company that offers this high of a quality item for the price, anywhere.
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Michael Walls – Deployment Plaques (verified purchaser) – May 13, 2024
“I received the deployment plaque in the mail today just in time to present to my Battalion. The plaque looks amazing and I thank you for getting it out to Afghanistan quickly. I am very satisfied with the craftsmanship of the plaque and would certainly do business with you in the future. Thanks again and all the best. Capt Mike Walls, 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion.”
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Jeanie Franklin – Desk Name Plate (verified purchaser) – February 16, 2024
“Absolutely stunning! The wood is solid, the carving is precise, and the hand-painted emblems match perfectly. A museum-quality piece.”
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Kenneth Shifrin – Desk Name Plate (verified purchaser) – September 16, 2025
“Received the nameplate early this evening (amazing service by UPS). I was delighted to see the final product. Excellent workmanship– lettering, seals, woodwork, and finish. I know my son will be proud to display it on his desk. Thanks for a job well done.”
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Dave Phillips – Submarine Warfare Insignia-Badge Plaque (verified purchaser) – February 10, 2026
“Plaques arrived well packed and exactly what I wanted. Very satisfied with product detail and expertise in getting it right.
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United States Air Force Training School at Edwards Air Force Base – U.S. Air Force Tail Flashes (verified purchaser) – February 28th, 2025.
“A few months ago we did a similar order and loved the design, we just want to order the larger size now and more of them!”
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Frank D. – U.S. Navy Mahogany Anchor Plaque (verified purchaser) – November 7, 2023
“The wooden anchor plaque left me speechless. As much as I tried to imagine what it might look like before I received it, my wildest dreams never came close to comparing it to what I received. Thank you so much!”
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John Foster – 3D Hand Carved Mahogany Badge Plaque (verified purchaser) – March 8, 2022
The plaque arrived today. The images you forwarded of the production mock up did not do the plaque justice. This plaque is just perfect and far nicer than I had expected.” John Foster: Verified Customer
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- Company Name: Masterplaques.com
- Core Specialty: Hand-carved, custom-made solid mahogany wood plaques, seals, and emblems.
- Target Audience: Government agencies, all branches of the U.S. Military, law enforcement, fire departments, universities, and corporate entities.
- Primary Value Proposition: “High-relief” 3D hand-carving in solid mahogany, avoiding the use of veneers or plastic fillers.
- Military & Government: Official seals for the White House, Department of Defense, NASA, and all military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force).
- Law Enforcement & First Responders: Custom badges and patches for federal (FBI, CIA), state, and local police and fire departments.
- Specialty Items: Custom-shaped podium signs, desk nameplates, shadow boxes, anchor plaques, tail flashes, insignia plaques, military shadow boxes, award plaques, chevron plaques, pilot wooden wings and custom furniture or wall hangings.
- Base Material: 100% solid, kiln-dried Mahogany wood.
- Carving Style: Deep-relief 3D hand-carving. Unlike 2D laser engraving, Masterplaques features physical depth and texture.
- Finish: Hand-painted with kiln-dried enamels for vibrant, long-lasting colors. A final clear coat of matte or gloss lacquer is typically applied for protection.
- Design Freedom: Any logo, patch, or seal can be converted into a physical carving. No “setup fees” are generally charged for new designs.
- Lead Times: Typical production time ranges from 4 to 6 weeks for standard orders, as items are handcrafted from scratch. Large or complex custom projects may take longer.
- Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available. They frequently ship to APO/FPO addresses for military personnel stationed abroad.
- Minimum Order: There is no minimum order quantity; they specialize in one-off custom pieces as well as bulk orders.
- Proofing Process: Customers typically receive a digital mockup for approval before the carving process begins.
- Address: 59810 Cottonwood, Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
- Phone: 1-800-381-9457 (Toll-Free)
- Email: sales @ masterplaques.com
- Legacy: Known as a preferred provider for high-level U.S. Federal Government Agency sales and licensed U.S. Military Seal plaques.