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Sunburst Eagle Top Shield Badge with Braid Border — Design & Order Style 12-D17-2CMB

An elegant portrayal of a custom metal badge in silver, featuring "DEPUTY CHIEF" prominently displayed. The badge also includes "POLICE DEPARTMENT," the state emblem of Louisiana, and identifies as belonging to "RED RAPIDS." The safety pin attachment is highlighted, showcasing its practical use.
Shape: Shield, eagle top Metal: Die-struck brass Size: 2.35" × 3.35" Style 12-D17-2CMB
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Four raised panels — three 40-character panels and an 18-character panel
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Compact seal — about 29% of the face, set into the sunburst rays
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No minimum order — single badges are welcome
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2-year warranty — and a free mold kept for reorders
250,000+badges delivered
5,000+organizations served
Since 1999US-based manufacturer

Style 12-D17-2CMB at a glance

An eagle top shield whose face is cut with sunburst rays radiating from the center seal. Four raised ribbon panels sit on top of the rays, so the lettering stands clear of the textured background, and a braided border wraps the outline. The seal is compact at about 29% of the face, which leaves more height for long titles.

Eagle topSunburst backgroundBraid borderFour raised ribbonsSeal well, 29% of faceDie-struck brass

Style 12-D17-2CMB options

Straight from the TrueBadge Designer — every option below is available on this exact badge.

Aa 4 text panels

Panel 140 chars
Panel 240 chars
Panel 340 chars
Panel 418 chars

◐ 31 platings

24K GoldSilver24K Gold/SilverSilver/24K GoldTrue BlackMetallic BlackGunmetalBreast Cancer PinkDomestic Violence PurpleAutism BlueSt. Patrick's Green
+ 20 more finishes
18K GoldImitation GoldMatte GoldAntique Gold925 SilverBright SilverMatte SilverAntique SilverBright BrassMatte BrassAntique BrassRose Gold (Bright Copper)Matte CopperAntique CopperBlack Nickel (shiny black)Gun Black (matte black)Spray WhiteTwo Tone (bright gold and silver)Two Tone (matte gold and silver)Rainbow

✦ Panel finish

Standard — includedBackground +$20UV colored +$20Hard enamel +$25

⚲ Attachment

Safety pinBelt clipWallet clipVelcroScrewsNone
1badge minimum
Rushavailable
$0mold & setup

Design this badge online

Open style 12-D17-2CMB in the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™: type every panel, drop in your seal, choose plating and finish, and see your tiered price live before you order.

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We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes. Send your bid packet and we return an itemized, signed quote with a free proof before your deadline — and we complete your agency’s bid forms.

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Metal
Die-struck brass
Size
2.35" × 3.35"
Attachment
Safety pin · Belt clip · Wallet clip · Velcro · Screws
Production
8–14 weeks · rush available
Minimum order
None — 1 badge

About the braid border eagle top badge

The sunburst gives this shield movement and catches light from every angle, while the braid border adds a tight, rope-like frame. The two upper ribbons are wide enough for a two-word rank and a full department name, and the rectangular plate at the bottom suits rank stars or a number.

Customize the wording and plating in the TrueBadge Designer and buy it online, or request a quote for a different seal or colored rays. Agency verification is required for law-enforcement badges, and every order starts with a proof you approve.

Braid border eagle top badge quick facts

  • Price is tiered by quantity: $160 for a single badge, $75 each at 10 and $50 each at 100 or more.
  • There is no minimum order — single badges are welcome, and volume pricing applies automatically.
  • Standard production takes 8–14 weeks, and rush production is available — your quote gives the rush timing for your order.
  • Style 12-D17-2CMB is 2.35" × 3.35" with three 40-character ribbons and an 18-character base plate.
  • Molds and setup are free, and your mold stays on file for reorders.
  • Every badge carries a 2-year warranty from Owl Badges, a US-based manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, since 1999.

Customize this braid border eagle top badge: ribbons, seal, plating and finish

  • Panels: rank, department and city on the raised ribbons; number or stars on the base plate
  • Seal: a state seal, custom seal or uploaded logo at the center of the rays
  • Plating: 31 platings — 24K gold, silver, two-tone, black, gunmetal, antique and matte finishes, plus awareness colors; two-tone sets the ribbons apart from the rays
  • Panel finish: standard, background color, UV colored or hard enamel
  • Attachment: safety pin, belt clip, wallet clip, velcro, screws, or no attachment
  • Also available: as an embroidered patch, flex badge, PVC rubber badge, lapel pin or Jr Sticker Badge

Who orders this badge

Municipal police departments order this shield for supervisors and command ranks, where the sunburst and braid border look more formal than a smooth face. Silver plating is a common choice for deputy chiefs and captains, with gold reserved for the chief.

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One design, six ways to wear it

Order this badge in metal, or have the same design made as an embroidered patch, a flex badge, a PVC rubber badge, a lapel pin or a Jr Sticker Badge.

Metal badgeDie-struck — this page
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Custom braid border eagle top badge pricing — die-struck brass

1–2 badges$160per badge
3–4 badges$130per badge
5–8 badges$100per badge
9 badges$80per badge
10–15 badges$75per badge
16–20 badges$65per badge
21–49 badges$60per badge
50–99 badges$55per badge
Lowest price100+ badges$50per badge
Panel finish add-ons per badge
Standard includedBackground +$20UV colored +$20Hard enamel +$25

What your quote covers

  • Your exact badge — panels, seal, plating, finish and attachment, priced per badge
  • A free artwork proof within 4 hours, to approve before anything is struck
  • Free mold and setup — and the mold stays on file for reorders
  • Rush production — tell us your date and we quote the rush timing
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How style 12-D17-2CMB measures up

The 12-D17-2CMB measures 2.35" × 3.35" as a standard metal badge. Here is how it compares with the nearest eagle-top shield styles:

This badge
12-D17-2CMB2.35" × 3.35"4 text panels
2-C13-4CMB2.35" × 3.35"3 text panels
2-C13-3CMB2.34" × 3.35"4 text panels
2-C13CMB2.34" × 3.35"4 text panels

Style 12-D17-2CMB sizes and minimums

Every size below is available on this exact badge in the designer and by quote.

Metal badgeNo minimum
  • 2.35" × 3.35" Standard
  • 2.35" × 3.35" Premium
Lapel pinMin. 50 pieces
  • 0.87" × 1.25" Lapel Pin
Flex badgeMin. 10 pieces
  • 2.35" × 3.35" Flex Badges

How ordering this badge works

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Design it or request a quote

Build this badge in the TrueBadge Designer and order online, or send it to us marked up with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.

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Approve your artwork

Your free artwork proof arrives within 4 hours of your quote request. Nothing is struck until you approve it.

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Place your order

Check out online at the price shown in the designer, or approve your quote in our production portal. Production starts once your order is placed.

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Struck, finished, shipped

Standard production takes 8–14 weeks, with rush available. We confirm your shipping address by phone and email tracking the day your badges ship.

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Agency verification is required for law-enforcement badges — orders for federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies will need verification.

🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.

Braid border eagle top badge questions

Why choose a sunburst background?

The rays are struck into the metal, so the face reflects light in every direction and the raised ribbons stand out against it.

How much does this badge cost?

$160 for a single badge, $75 each at 10 and $50 each at 100 or more. Mold and setup are free. Finish add-ons are Background +$20, UV colored +$20 and Hard enamel +$25 per badge.

How long does production take?

Standard production is 8–14 weeks from artwork approval. Rush production is available; enter your date in the quote form and we quote the rush timing for your order.

How large is the seal on this shield?

About 29% of the face, a little smaller than many eagle tops, which leaves extra height for the ribbons.

Can I put rank stars on the bottom plate?

Yes. The 18-character plate takes stars, a number or a short rank.

Can the rays be colored?

Yes. A background color fills the area between the rays and ribbons for a two-color look.

Specifications reviewed and updated October 21, 2026

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Order this badge for your agency

Department buyers comparing shield and star layouts can browse every configuration at agency badge configurations, elected offices rebadging on a seal change should start at sheriff department badge shapes, and single officers can order one at a time from personal duty badge options.