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Description
A flat cast steel swallowtail butterfly, wings spread, for gates, railings and garden walls. This badge has a 130mm wingspan and stands 95mm tall, with two curled antennae, veined upper wings, lower wings ending in long pointed swallowtails and a slim body down the middle. It is a flat casting about 9mm thick, ready to weld to gate bars or bolt to a wall or fence. The price shown is for one butterfly, with a minimum order of 5, enough for a group on a wall.
Why choose this badge
Looks best in a group. Three or five butterflies fixed at different heights look as if they are flying up a wall or across a gate, which is why we sell them from 5.
Real swallowtail shape. The long tails on the lower wings and the curled antennae make the outline read clearly as a butterfly even from across the garden.
Flat and easy to fix. At about 9mm thick and 0.19 kg, it sits flat on bars, timber or masonry and is easy to weld, screw or bolt.
Paint it any colour. It comes as raw cast steel, so you can paint it black for a classic look or in bright colours for a children's or wildlife garden.
Where it is used
Garden gates and railings, garden walls and fences, sheds and summerhouses, pergolas, school and nursery gardens, butterfly and wildlife gardens, and decorative panels.
Specifications
| What you get | One butterfly, minimum order 5 |
|---|---|
| Design | Swallowtail butterfly, wings spread |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Wingspan | 130mm |
| Height | 95mm |
| Thickness | About 9mm, flat |
| Weight | About 0.19 kg |
| Fixing | Weld, or drill and screw or bolt |
The thickness is measured from the edge photo and rounded, so allow a millimetre either way.
How to fix it
| Where it goes | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Across gate bars | Weld at the back of the body where it crosses a bar |
| Timber fence, shed or gate | Drill two small holes through the body and use stainless screws |
| Brick, render or stone wall | Weld a threaded stud to the back and set it in a resin anchor, or use a plug and screw through the body |
| Steel panel | Weld round the body, or drill and bolt |
Is this the right badge?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A swallowtail butterfly, 130mm across | This badge |
| A dragonfly | Dragonfly badge 110 x 140mm |
| A moth | Moth badge 90 x 85mm |
| A bird | Bird badge 113 x 87mm |
| A sunflower | Sunflower badge 120mm |
| Every cast badge | All cast badges |
Fitting and care
Lay the butterflies out on the ground first to plan the group, then mark the positions on the wall or gate. Tilt each one slightly differently so they look as if they are flying. Clean the back where it will be welded, or drill the fixing holes through the body where they will be least visible.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Outdoors, galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life. Use stainless screws on timber so they do not stain.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one butterfly?
Yes, it is for one butterfly, 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.
Can I fix it to a fence without welding?
Yes. Drill two small holes through the body and screw it to timber, or plug and screw it to a wall.
Is the back decorated?
The reverse also shows wing detail, as in the photos, but it is best fixed with the front facing out.
Are all the butterflies 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