About Anchor Up 1893

Anchor Up 1893 is a service-disabled, veteran-owned creative and manufacturing brand built from the inside of the military community—not the outside looking in.

Founded by a 20-year U.S. Navy Chief, our company was created to serve those who understand that service isn’t just a chapter—it’s a lifelong identity. We specialize in designing and producing custom, story-driven products for military units, organizations, and individuals who want more than just merchandise—they want something that represents who they are. 

From custom challenge coins and private-label cigars to apparel, branded gear, and custom hats (under our SkwidsLids brand) every piece we create is built with purpose. These aren’t off-the-shelf designs—they’re carefully developed emblems of legacy, and shared experience.

What separates Anchor Up 1893 is our process.

We don’t just print products—we collaborate, design, and build alongside our clients through a structured, professional workflow that ensures every detail is intentional. Our artwork, production standards, and intellectual property model are designed to protect both the integrity of the design and the long-term value of what we create. For those who want full ownership, we offer complete rights buyouts—giving our clients the ability to take their brand and vision wherever they choose. For others, we maintain creative control to ensure consistency, quality, and brand protection.

At our core, we exist to preserve tradition while helping others build their own. Whether it’s a coin carried for a lifetime, a cigar shared among shipmates, or a brand built from the ground up—Since 2013, Anchor Up 1893 is where identity, craftsmanship, and legacy come together.