Chrome with gold appointments and Classic Century lineage: Chrome barrel with gold-plated appointments. The Century II Medalist combines design elements from the Cross Classic Century and Townsend lineages. A.T. Cross was founded in 1846 Engraving included in light brass: Up to 30 characters laser-engraved in light brass tone on the barrel — a name, title, initials, graduation year, or short message. Light brass coordinates with the gold appointments against the chrome barrel. Permanently set Twist-action mechanism with 1.0mm black ink: The pen extends and retracts via a twist mechanism — no click button. Ships with a Cross medium point 1.0mm black ballpoint ink cartridge pre-loaded. Refillable with the Cross ballpoint cartridge format Cross heritage and Century II lineup context: A.T. Cross was founded in 1846. The Century II sits above the Classic Century and below the Townsend in the Cross ballpoint lineup. The chrome/gold Medalist is a two-tone colorway distinct from the single-finish Classic Century Cross gift box and gift occasions: Ships in a Cross-branded gift box, ready for retirement, board appointment, Career Advancement, graduation, or as a corporate recognition gift. No additional wrapping needed — suits both men and women The Cross Century II Medalist Ballpoint Pen is a twist-action ballpoint with a chrome barrel and gold-plated appointments. The Century II Medalist combines design elements from the Cross Classic Century and Townsend lineages — a chrome barrel shape from the Classic Century family with gold appointments drawn from the Townsend. A.T. Cross was founded in 1846. The pen uses a twist mechanism to extend and retract the 1.0mm medium point tip. Ships with a Cross medium point 1.0mm black ballpoint ink cartridge pre-loaded. Refillable with the Cross ballpoint cartridge format. Personalization is laser-engraved in light brass tone — up to 30 characters. Light brass coordinates with the gold appointments against the chrome barrel. Engraving is permanently set. Ships in a Cross-branded gift box, ready for retirement, board appointment, Career Advancement, graduation, or as a corporate recognition gift. Suits both men and women.