Empire Medals Ltd Reviews 

1,455
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 118 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional quality of the products, noting that replica medals, ribbons, and framed displays are beautifully crafted and securely packaged. People also appreciate the prompt service and helpful assistance provided during the ordering process, making it very easy to obtain custom items. However, some customers also noted long delivery times, unexpected delays, and extended waiting periods before finally receiving their orders. Consumers mentioned that communication was sometimes lacking or nonexistent when tracking shipments and waiting several weeks for items to arrive. Reviewers occasionally reported that replies were slow unless they actively chased the company for updates.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow! After attempting my own efforts with online frames etc for other relatives, I was blown away by the care and respect for my Grandfather’s WWI medal ribbons. Yes there’s a long processing time bu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Empire medals have provided myself an excellent service, they managed to turn around my order extremely quickly due to a surprise 90th birthday for my dad. Becki from their customer services was fa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really pleased with the workmanship and overall look of medal ribbons. Got one for myself and 3 others for my comrades who served with me. A surprise gift for them.Im sure they will wear with pride on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is absolutely fantastic 🙌I asked if they could frame my London Marathon Medals and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Great bunch of people, beautifully framed medals and all round st... See more

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Company details

  1. Trophy Shop
  2. Art Supply Store

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The Empire Medals brand pays homage to our great military heroes past and present to whom we salute and remain ever proud to serve. The replica medal collections are manufactured in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter using methods and skills dating back to the very first medals ever to be struck in the United Kingdom. In addition to this we also retail engraving gifts, embroidered clothing plus much more.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, swift turnaround for a last minute order

22 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent quality worth the wait

22 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality and decent lead time

Good quality and decent lead time.

Will used again, thank you

22 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The ordering system does not show out out of stock items

The system accepted an order for 2 lapel badges.
A week later the order status had not changed so I emailed for an update.
I was told that the badges were out of stock and would be dispatched when available.
I was offered an expedited service if they were needed for a specific date and this was met BUT
There should have been an out of stock indication, perhaps with expected availability date, so that I could go to an alternative supplier if I needed to.

21 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Thank you for your feedback.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the item being out of stock and for the lack of clear information at the point of ordering. We completely understand how this could be frustrating, particularly when it affects your ability to make an informed decision.

We appreciate your comments regarding stock visibility and expected availability, and this is something we will take on board to improve our website and ordering experience.

We’re pleased we were able to meet your required date once made aware, and thank you again for your feedback—it’s very helpful.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Did not send the complete order

Did not send the complete order. After a week of emails and phone calls I finally got a response.
Weirdly, the response was from the head of marketing! “ This is yet to arrive with us. As soon as it does we will get this shipped out to you.”
Mmmmm. If you don’t have the stock, tell me! I will go somewhere else but instead, let’s just take people’s money and not tell them. I could be waiting weeks, in fact it already has and still no delivery. I’ll be using other companies from now on.

21 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry for your experience.

We understand your frustration with receiving an incomplete order and the difficulty in getting a response. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We also appreciate your comments regarding stock availability and communication. You’re absolutely right—if an item is not in stock, this should be made clear at the point of ordering so you can make an informed decision.

Your feedback has been taken seriously, and we are reviewing both our stock visibility and communication processes to ensure this does not happen again.

We’re sorry to hear that this experience has led you to look elsewhere, but we do appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, great communication and the product is as described. Delivery to Australia went smoothly, thank you.

18 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tip Top Professional Service

Sent my medals away to be Engraved, Cleaned, Stay-Bright coated and Court Mounted.
Had them back today, neatly and securley packaged and i am over the moon with them.
Contacted them for advice prior to sending and during the service and all the staff were polite and willing to help.
Would highly recommend to my military friends

30 July 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality product

A good quality product, the medals and photograph were beautifully mounted and framed. I received the item back within three weeks of ordering. It had been carefully packaged and was well protected arriving in perfect condition.

15 July 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to deal with and friendly…

Easy to deal with and friendly knowledgeable staff

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big Thank You

My dad is 96 years old and was proud to have served in Berlin during the airlift. He often talks about it but has never had a service medal for his time there. 'Empire' provided the medal with the Berlin Airlift' bar. It's great quality and my dad can't wait to wear it on Remembrance Sunday. Fantastic value for money . BIG Thank you !

20 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not very well ..I waited ages for a…

Not very well ..I waited ages for a simple replica.. won’t ever use again ..

20 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the delay you encountered.

We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait so long for a simple item, and this is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We are reviewing our processes to improve turnaround times going forward.

Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish

Great service from start to finish. Helpful with questions and delivery instructions. Great result. Very happy.

17 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THANKYOU

Time and again I'm looking for that ribbon and every time empire medals comes through for me.THANKYOU.

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a medal in good faith

I ordered a medal in good faith. I had in my innocence expected that the ribbon would be attached to the medal 🏅 and it would have a pin 📌 to attach it to my uniform. But alas No.
It's of no use to me as is...unable to use it.

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience.

We understand your disappointment in receiving the medal in a format that wasn’t as expected, and appreciate how frustrating this must be, especially when you intended to wear it.

We will take your comments on board regarding clearer product descriptions, as this is important to help customers make informed choices.

Thank you again for your feedback—it’s appreciated and helps us improve.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Took along time for order to arrive,I…

Took along time for order to arrive,I forgot I had made an order,but well packaged.

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Posting to Spain

Cannot fault the service and quality. One comment is that my last order to Spain which cost £5, because it was 'tracked' it will get stopped at customs and i had to pay an extra €6.39 in duty....

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Empire Medals

Empire Medals, well what can I say than AMAZING. They bent over backwards for my order, and I will always be thankful to them.

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, quick and reliable service and very affordable too.

19 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A happy return customer

Had my grandfathers medals mounted and am very pleased with them. Great service and communication overall. A returning customer

18 June 2025
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Reply from Empire Medals Ltd

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad that you’re happy with the service provided! We hope to see you again soon!

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