Crusader Copper

08/10/2026

I’ve been working on a few special custom projects lately. It’s not just Copper coins and tampers that I do. So if you have ideas for a custom project such as slate coasters (great for special occasions or unit/badge images) or custom laser engraved Stainless Steel or Titanium (based on availability) coins (great for unit members or commemorations and retirement mementos), just reach out to discuss your project ideas.

This coaster along with some other related designs are being made as a fundraiser for the unit association for the Federal Tactical Team that I served on during my career.

The coins are a special project for two former members of the Croatian Special Police unit “ALFA” (Special Forces) that served during the Croatian Homeland War which occurred from 1991-1995.

I really enjoy the special projects from working with customers developing designs to bringing the bespoke product to fruition.

07/23/2026

New Titanium Earrings Post # 2 of 2 (due to character limits)

These are all sized roughly 1 inch in the largest dimension with some being slightly larger due to the design. I can make most designs larger if desired.

10- Cross Potent (this one is Dark Brass anodized finish)
11- Order of Christ Cross #1 (this one is satin Scotchbrite finish)
12- Order of Christ Cross #2 (this one is satin Scotchbrite finish)
13- Jerusalem/Crusader Cross (this one is Dark Brass anodized finish)
14- Sword of St. Michael the Archangel (this is a custom design of mine and this one is Gold anodized finish)
15- Marian Cross (this one is Blue anodized)
16- The Mandalorian (this one is satin Scotchbrite finish)
17- Grogu (this one is Green anodized finish)
18- Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchions Silhouette (this one is Brass anodized finish)
19- Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Gargoyles (this one is Stonewashed finish)
20- Detailed Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Gargoyles (this is a custom design of mine and this one is Stonewashed finish)
21- Detailed Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchions (this is a custom design of mine and this one is Brass anodized finish)
22- Indy (this one is Brown/Bronze anodized finish)
23- POTC Gold Pirate Coins (this one is Gold anodized finish)
24- LOTR Mallorn Leaf (this is a custom design of mine and this one is Green anodized since Mallorn leaves are Green)
25- LOTR Narsil Sword Fragment (thus one is semi-polished blade and Dark Gray acid etched handle)
26- Acorns (this one is Brown/Bronze anodized finish)
27- Squirrels (this one is satin Scotchbrite finish)

07/23/2026

New Titanium Earrings Post # 1 of 2 (due to character limits)

I was finally able to get all of the design exemplars finished up and some basic photos taken for the new Titanium earrings. Unfortunately, this lighting doesn’t showcase the anodized colors well so I’m describe them in the descriptions of each design. There will be better pictures to come, but I wanted to at least get these out for everyone to see.

These designs are all available now. For most designs I have at least one of each design available for immediate shipping, but all designs can be made to order and customized with your preference of finish. All earrings have Stainless Steel hooks and the Grade 2 Titanium used for the earring design itself is hypoallergenic.

If you’re interested in purchasing, please just send me a message. I can also do custom designs as well for something truly bespoke.

Pricing:
- Basic Designs: $30 a pair
- Detailed Engraved Designs: $40 a pair

Finish options:
- Satin Scotchbrite Finish
- Stonewashed Finish
- Electro-Anodized Color Finish : Basic Recommended Colors - Brown/Bronze, Purple, Blue, Gold, Oxidized/Dark Brass, and Green (*note- there can be slight variations in the anodized colors based on several variables in the process to include surface prep and there can be slight variation within a piece where the laser cuts are)
- Lightning Heat Anodized Finish (as seen on #7)
- Dark Matte Gray Acid Etch (as seen on the handle portion of #25)

Designs:
1- Byzantine/Orthodox Cross (this one is Bronze anodized finish)
2- Jerusalem/Crusader Cross Cutout #1 (this one is a Dark Brass anodized finish)
3- Jerusalem/Crusader Cross Cutout #2 (this one is a Dark Brass anodized finish)
4- Crucifix design taken from an engraved medieval armor curaiss from 1597.
5- Memento Mori Skulls (this one is Stonewashed finish)
6- Crucifix 1597 Curaiss design on fancy Latin Cross.
7- Basic Latin Cross (this one is Lightning Heat Anodized finish)
8- Basic Latin Cross (this one is Gold anodized finish)
9- Fancy Latin Cross (this one is Blue with slight Gold anodized finish)

07/08/2026

07/04/2026

Back in 2018, I had the rare privilege of seeing in person General George Washington’s Headquarters Flag and headquarters tent from the Revolutionary War at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. This silk flag was flown whenever General Washington was present at his mobile headquarters. It is very rarely ever displayed due to its fragile condition, but is maintained at the museum. His headquarters tent is on permanent display there.

The two ancestors of mine noted in this post and the other that fought in the Revolution (Capt. Valentine Creager and Pvt. John Lamb) both likely saw this same flag with their own eyes during that time. Capt. Creager had a personal audience with General Washington likely in that same headquarters tent under the General’s flag and Pvt. Lamb served at Valley Forge and likely saw it flown numerous times.

It was an honor to have seen both of these precious artifacts with my own eyes, just as my Patriot ancestors did. Tying my service to our great nation directly to theirs, with each generation of my family having served.

May Almighty God bless those that have answered the call to serve and protect their fellow citizens and the nation, ensuring its survival as a beacon of freedom and liberty!

07/04/2026

On this most momentous occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the creation of this great nation under God, I’m spending a little time with General Washington today (At least with a piece of his hair.) to celebrate what he, the rest of the Founding Fathers, and those brave Patriots forged for us.

Cornell & Diehl Founding Fathers to***co in my new 2026 Peterson Carroll of Carrollton pipe (197/250). How fitting. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks be to God that those men lived!

Also honoring two of my Ancestors that fought in the Revolution. Capt. Valentine Creager and Pvt. John Lamb. To them and all of the other Patriots who fought to forge this great nation, we owe you a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

Please take a moment today to pray for those that against all odds forged this great nation and those that have defended it since that time. We stand on the shoulders of giants. I am honored (especially on this day) to have been part of that legacy. Wearing the uniform of our United States Army and the badge of a Federal agent serving and protecting this nation.

May Almighty God bless the United States of America!

06/29/2026

Apologies, but a redraw needed to be done as this is only shipping to US addresses.

Winner!: lionnotasheep82

Congratulations! lionnotasheep82 please send me a message with your shipping information and I’ll get your Cross sent out to you.

06/26/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

As I’m finishing up the last several Titanium earring designs, I started playing with a new Titanium flame anodizing technique that creates a really cool almost lightning look. This anodizing technique is a really unique random effect so I figured I’d do a giveaway of an item with that finish while you’re patiently waiting for the earring designs to be finished up.

The giveaway is for a Titanium Cross (made by Keybar) that has had the bead blast finish removed to a semi-polish finish and the Flame Lightning anodized finish applied by me. It comes on a section of gutted black paracord. *This will ship only to US addresses.

To enter, tag three people in the same comment on this Instagram post that are not already followers of my account. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Monday.

As for the Titanium earrings, they’re coming along quite well. I may have gotten a little out of hand with the number of designs…😂. What was originally about 10 designs has grown into about 24 designs now. I kept getting ideas and at the same time wanted to have enough options for folks to choose from. I’ll do a large post with the designs once they’re all finished up and photos taken. They’ll be available in a few finish options. Satin scotchbrite, stonewashed, a dark matte gray acid etch, electro-anodizing in various colors, and possibly the new Fle Lightning anodizing. All of the earrings will be 1mm thick grade 2 Titanium and on stainless steel ear hooks. All of the designs can also be made into keychains as well. Keychain designs will be made larger than the earrings and will be made out of stronger grade 5 Titanium that is 1.5mm thick.

As with most things, custom design earrings and keychains can also be made as well. As always, thanks for your support and may God Bless all of you and your families.

06/14/2026

The United States Army was founded on this day 251 years ago. June 14, 1775.

I can trace my earliest ancestors in this country back to their arrival on the Mayflower in 1620. Some served in the Continental Army during the Revolution forging this great nation. Service in our nation’s military has been a part of every generation of my family since the founding of our country.

A solemn vow of service and a deep sense of duty, honor, country. I’m proud to have served in the U.S. Army, doing my part to preserve and protect this nation, just as my ancestors did before me. Happy birthday!

“A republic, if you can keep it.” - Benjamin Franklin

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday U.S. Army!!!