Chrome and gold construction: The Bailey Medalist features a high-gloss chrome barrel with 23k gold-plated accents and an engraved center band; the dual-tone finish distinguishes the Medalist from the standard single-tone Bailey colorways Custom engraving included: Up to 30 characters are permanently engraved on the cap in a tone matching the gold trim, creating a named or monogrammed pen for graduation, promotion, retirement, or corporate recognition Twist-action mechanism and ink: The twist-action barrel extends and retracts the medium point; pen ships pre-loaded with Cross black medium ink compatible with standard Cross ballpoint replacement refills Cross brand history: A.T. Cross has manufactured writing instruments since 1846; the Bailey Medalist is the dual-tone chrome-and-gold variant within the Bailey series, sitting above the single-tone Bailey colorways in finish complexity Gift-ready packaging: Arrives in an official Cross gift box for direct gifting; a personalized engraved Bailey Medalist works as a named gift for a new graduate, attorney, nurse, teacher, promoted employee, or retiring professional The Cross Bailey Medalist Ballpoint features a high-gloss chrome barrel with 23k gold-plated accents and an engraved center band. The dual-tone chrome and gold finish places the Medalist above the standard single-tone Bailey colorways within the Bailey series. The twist-action mechanism extends and retracts the medium ballpoint tip. The pen ships pre-loaded with Cross black medium ink. The pen is compatible with standard Cross ballpoint replacement refills, available through most office supply retailers. A.T. Cross has manufactured writing instruments since 1846; the Bailey series is Cross's entry point into lacquered and plated metal pen design. Up to 30 characters of engraving are permanently applied on the cap in a gold-tone finish, making this a named or monogrammed pen for a graduation, job promotion, retirement, work anniversary, or corporate recognition gift. The pen arrives in an official Cross gift box, ready for direct gifting.