Custom Engraving

Every E.J. Willis bell can carry your inscription — cut by our Hermes engraver to a standard that matches the bell itself: precise, permanent, and worthy of the piece.

Engraving is available on all seven bell sizes and is priced by bell size and inscription type. The price specific to your bell will appear automatically when you select your size on the product page.

Name & Date — A single line of up to 30 characters. Vessel name, hailing port, a commissioning date, or a family name. The most common inscription.

Ship's Log — Two lines. Name and dedication, vessel and home port, or any combination you choose.

Full Commission — Artwork, logo, coat of arms, or custom crest, engraved to your exact specification. Contact us to discuss before ordering.

Popular inscriptions include vessel name and hailing port · ship commissioning dates · institutional names and founding years · retirement tributes for Navy veterans · family names with estate or property designations.