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Description
A proud lion's head in cast steel, the classic centrepiece for a pair of gates. This badge is 140mm tall and 110mm wide: a lion's face looking straight out, framed by a full curling mane, with a broad nose, closed mouth and a pointed curly beard. It is cast in high relief, about 50mm deep at the nose, with a flat back that welds or bolts to a gate, railing panel or post. The price shown is for one badge, with a minimum order of 5.
Why choose this badge
A traditional focal point. A lion's head at the centre of a gate is a long-standing British detail on estates, town houses and civic buildings. It turns a plain gate into a feature at very little cost.
Deep, crisp relief. At about 50mm deep, the face stands well proud of the bars and throws strong shadows, so it reads clearly from the road, especially when the mane is picked out in gold.
Flat back, easy to fix. The back is flat, so it sits squarely across two or three gate bars, on a flat panel or on the face of a post, ready to weld or drill and bolt.
Solid cast steel. At about 0.83 kg it is a substantial casting, not a thin pressing, and it welds like the rest of your ironwork.
Where it is used
The centre of driveway and pedestrian gates, railing panels and balcony fronts, gate piers and pillar caps, garden walls and fountains, door and shed fronts, and restoration of period ironwork.
Specifications
| What you get | One badge, minimum order 5 |
|---|---|
| Design | Lion's head with curling mane and beard |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 140mm |
| Width | 110mm |
| Depth | About 50mm at the nose |
| Back | Flat |
| Weight | About 0.83 kg |
| Fixing | Weld, or drill and bolt |
The depth is measured from the side photo and rounded, so allow a few millimetres either way.
How to fix it
| Where it goes | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Across vertical gate bars | Centre it over two bars about 100 to 120mm apart and weld at the back where it touches each bar |
| Flat steel panel or plate | Weld round the edge of the back, or drill and bolt through from behind |
| Brick or stone pier | Weld two threaded studs to the back and set them in resin anchors |
| Timber gate or door | Drill two holes through the back and use coach screws |
Is this the right badge?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A lion's head about 140mm tall | This badge |
| A bigger beast for large gates | Dragon head badge 170 x 160mm |
| A full coat of arms centrepiece | Coat of arms badge 270 x 290mm |
| A round rope rosette | Rope rosette badge 110mm |
| A flower for a garden gate | Sunflower badge 120mm |
| Every cast badge | All cast badges |
Fitting and care
Clean the back and the bars where it will sit with a flap disc so the weld takes. Hold the badge in place with a clamp, check it is level and centred, then tack it at two points and check again before welding. On a pair of gates, fit one badge to each leaf at the same height, or one on the meeting stile.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. For a traditional finish, paint the gate and badge black, then pick out the mane with a gold or gilt metal paint. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one badge?
Yes, it is for one lion head badge, with a minimum order of 5. For a larger quantity, call us for a price.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is fixed.
Is the back flat?
Yes. The back is flat, so it sits squarely on bars, plate or a post face, ready to weld or bolt.
Can I fix it to brick or stone?
Yes. Weld threaded studs to the back and set them in resin anchors drilled into the pier, or bolt it to a steel plate fixed to the wall.
Are all the badges exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two and the surface texture varies slightly from one casting to the next.
Ordering and delivery
Order 5 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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Minimum order 5 pcs