Touch of MotoCrafted by hand · Built to honorStart a projectMarine family owned · Built in the USA
We turn the ranks, units, aircraft, places and people behind a military career into a one-of-one piece—designed for the moment it is presented and the years that follow.
Limited monthly build slots · Nationwide shipping
Selected work
Recent retirement, heritage and going-away builds from our workshop. The details are not decoration—they are the story.
Made for the moment
A custom plaque honors a Marine’s service. The handoff is the moment that story becomes theirs to keep.
Starting points
Every Touch of Moto piece is custom built. Pricing is based on the size of the project, materials, design complexity, number of dimensional elements, and overall construction. The ranges below are intended to give you a realistic starting point before requesting a quote.
Smaller and more straightforward custom builds featuring unit patches, engraved leather or acrylic logos, names, ranks, dates, mottos, write-up plates, and simpler dimensional elements.
Best suited for traditional farewell, recognition, promotion, graduation, and unit-focused pieces that do not require extensive layering or complex construction.
Larger or more detailed custom builds featuring multiple layers, custom-shaped backers, aircraft silhouettes, dimensional rank or insignia, unit history, layered logos, specialty layouts, and integrated display elements.
These pieces typically involve more design time, materials, fabrication, and assembly than our standard plaques.
Large-scale, highly customized display pieces featuring extensive layering, premium hardwoods and materials, multiple individually designed elements, advanced framing, integrated memorabilia, swords, career timelines, complex unit-history displays, and specialty construction.
This tier includes pieces similar to our aviation retirement timelines, Command Senior Enlisted Leader sword display, and large Unit Heritage flag display.
Larger plaques and displays require more material, cutting, finishing, and assembly.
Custom artwork, intricate layouts, detailed aircraft, insignia, timelines, and individually designed components require additional design and production time.
Hardwood, acrylic, engraved leather, layered wood, dimensional lettering, hardware, and specialty materials can affect the final price.
Swords, belts, patches, coins, memorabilia, lighting, custom mounting systems, and other integrated items may increase the cost of a project.
Most Touch of Moto pieces are completely custom. Send us your idea, photos, inspiration, or budget and we will help determine the right build for your project.
Request a Custom QuotePricing shown represents typical project ranges and is not a guaranteed quote. Final pricing is determined after reviewing the requested size, design, materials, complexity, and timeline. Shipping, specialty hardware, customer-supplied items, and unusual material requirements may affect the final total.
How it works
Tell us who the piece is for, the occasion, your deadline and the details that belong in it.
A $100 design retainer includes one original concept and two revision rounds.
A 50% production deposit moves the final design into the workshop.
We laser, layer, finish and inspect the piece. Final payment is due before shipping.
Our story
At the end of Marine Corps recruit training, each graduating company completes the Moto Run. Along the route, families wait to see their Marines for the first time in thirteen weeks. It is a powerful moment filled with pride, relief and a first glimpse of the transformation earned through sacrifice and perseverance.
Touch of Moto was born from that feeling. A plaque may represent three years with a unit, a hard-earned promotion or an entire twenty-year career. Behind every milestone are long days, time away from family and the blood, sweat and tears it took to get there. Our purpose is to capture that story in wood and layered materials.
Behind the work is a Marine family shaped by seventeen years of service, PCS moves, deployments and Drill Instructor duty. We are raising and homeschooling four children while growing this small business from our family workshop.
Touch of Moto is our way of giving back to the military community we love. Although our roots are in the Marine Corps, we are honored to create for every branch—making each piece feel less like a plaque and more like a part of their service they can hold on to.
Start a project
Give us the basics below. We will review the fit, timeline and likely range before asking you to gather every last detail.
Good to know
Six to eight weeks is ideal. Complex retirement timelines and artifact builds may need more lead time. If your ceremony is sooner, ask anyway—we will tell you honestly what is possible.
Yes. We ship custom plaques nationwide and plan the packing around the finished piece.
No. Our portfolio began with the Marine Corps, but we welcome every branch. The story and the details come first.
We use references to understand what you like, then design an original piece around the recipient. Unit marks and supplied assets must be authorized for use.
The $100 retainer reserves design time and covers one original concept plus two revision rounds. It is credited toward the final project total when production begins.