Soft, or regular enamel is included on Nickel, Rhodium, and Gold Electroplate badges，this tye of enamel is applied to the badge, and backed under low heat. The indentations of the engraved letter can be felt after the enamel is applied
Hard fired cloisonné enamel is a baked glass that is applied to the lettering n the badge. The enamel is backed at a high temperature ( to melt the glass), cooled and then hand stoned flush to the level of the surrounding metal. When finished, the letters are smooth to the touch and level with the surrounding metal Hard enamel is included with Sil-Ray, GolRay, two tone and cote D’or Badges.