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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a custom metal badge like the Winter Garden Police design?

Yes. Owl Badges produces die-struck metal badges for police departments nationwide. This eagle-topped shield style can be ordered as shown, or the seal and the four lettering zones can be changed to your own city, state, and department. There is no setup fee and no mold fee.

Can you leave the seal ring plain instead of lettering it?

Yes. The ring around the seal on this badge is struck plain, which lets the four banners carry all the text and keeps the medallion reading as an image rather than a label. We can letter the ring, leave it bare, or drop the ring entirely and set the seal straight into the field.

Can you strike a pebbled field and a sunburst on the same badge?

Yes. This badge does both, at different scales: the pebbled texture fills the face behind the banners while a finer sunburst fans out behind the seal. Working two textures against each other separates the zones without needing extra color, and we can adjust either one or use a single texture across the face.

How long does production take for a badge like this?

Custom metal badges take approximately 8 to 14 weeks after proof approval, covering tooling, striking, plating, and finishing. A badge with struck laurel, two field textures, four lettering zones, and a multi-color seal sits toward the longer end of that window. Your design is confirmed on a free proof before any tooling is cut.

How much does a custom metal badge like this cost?

Estimated pricing runs from about $150 each at single quantities down to roughly $50 each at higher volumes, with no setup fee and no mold fee. The laurel detail and the number of enamel colors in the seal place a badge like this at the detailed end of the range. Final pricing is confirmed with a free quote.

Do I need credentials to order a badge with the Winter Garden Police name on it?

Yes. Metal badges bearing a real agency name — including the Winter Garden Police Department — are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives, and require proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter. If you change the seal and department name to your own, no credentials are needed.