The Birmingham 3 Rosette Award Ribbon stands out in the 4-1/2" rosette category by combining four inner petals with two rows of tightly pleated ruffles, a construction that produces more visual depth and texture than a single-ruffle design at the same size. Equestrian shows, dog shows, county fairs, and sports programs choose the Birmingham rosette when they want a placing ribbon that rewards closer inspection without stepping up to a larger, more expensive top. Hodges Badge has been manufacturing ribbons and rosettes with this kind of detail since 1920, and the Birmingham rosette carries that 100+ year tradition of craft into every order.

Two Rows of Tight Pleats, One Cohesive Design

The Birmingham rosette's two-ruffle construction sets it apart from simpler three ruffled rosette ribbon. Four inner petals sit at the center, surrounded by a first ring of tightly pleated ribbon that creates definition, then a second outer ring of tight pleats that expands the visual weight of the top further. This layering produces a full, rounded profile that photographs well and holds its shape through the handling a show ribbon receives. Petals default to white when a single color is selected; choosing two or more ribbon colors integrates the petals into your event's palette. The rim center, gold print on the center streamer, and hook back are all standard. Print capacity on the center streamer is ten lines with fourteen characters per line, sufficient for event name, class, place, and year.

Flexible Sizing and Color for Every Program

Streamer options cover 9", 12", 15", and 18" lengths, yielding total ribbon heights of 12" through 21” a practical range that suits everything from a compact track ribbon at a swim meet to a full-length placing ribbon on the equestrian show rail. One or two solid ribbon colors are included at no extra charge, and specialty, multicolor and foil side streamers options are available for a modest additional cost. Volume pricing tiers step down at each quantity break, rewarding larger shows with meaningful per rosette savings. Orders of 25 or more per style and streamer length avoid print setup charges.

FAQs

What is distinctive about the Birmingham rosette compared to other 4-1/2" rosettes? The Birmingham features four inner petals plus two rows of tightly pleated ruffles rather than the single-ruffle construction found on most rosettes of this size, creating more depth and visual texture that makes the ribbon look more substantial.

What color are the petals by default? The petals are made in white by default when only one ribbon color is selected; selecting two or more ribbon colors incorporates the petals into one of your chosen hues.

What events is the Birmingham rosette suited for? The Birmingham Rosette works well across equestrian competitions, dog shows, county and state fairs, and sports events such as swimming meets, gymnastics, dance, and school field days.

What streamer lengths are available? The Birmingham Rosette is available with 9", 12", 15", or 18" streamers, measuring 12", 15", 18", or 21" from top to bottom overall.

Can I add specialty side streamers to the Birmingham? Yes, specialty, multicolor and foil side streamers are available for a low additional charge; up to two solid ribbon colors are included at no extra cost.

Who manufactures the Birmingham ribbon? Hodges Badge Company, a family-owned manufacturer in continuous operation since 1920, produces the Birmingham rosette at its Washington, Missouri factory.