Fire Rescue Special Operations Patch — Order This Ornate Shield
Design S0775A at a glance
A navy ornate shield with a gold border, carrying a maltese cross with crossed axes and a fire helmet at its center. Navy, red and gold keep it firmly in fire-service colors, and four lettering fields hold the department name, a founding year, a motto and a station-plus-special-operations line. Every field restitches to your department.
Ornate shield shapeGold borderMaltese crossCrossed axesFire helmetFour lettering fields
About this ornate shield maltese cross design
Placing a maltese cross inside a shield rather than cutting the patch as a cross gives special operations companies a way to stand apart from line engines while keeping the traditional symbol. The ornate outline adds formality, the helmet and axes keep it grounded in the work, and the four-field lettering leaves room to name the station and the specialty on one patch.
Order it as drawn or rework it: set your department and station in the lettering, rename the specialty line to technical rescue or hazmat, or recolor the field to match your apparatus. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Fire rescue special operations patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire rescue special operations patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- Special operations companies often order a patch distinct from line companies so members stand out on large incidents.
- Ornate shield outlines are cut to follow the artwork edge rather than a standard shield template.
- The four lettering fields read clearly at 4" tall and above.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this ornate rescue shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station uniforms, iron-on for tees, hook-side velcro for rescue packs and jackets
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" for shoulders, 3" for helmets, 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, red and gold as shown, or black and red — preview in the markup tool
- Border: gold (shown) or red
- Thread: metallic gold for the cross and border, flat thread for the helmet and axes
- Artwork: the center cross redraws with your company number or specialty emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Technical rescue, heavy rescue and special operations companies order this ornate shield when they want a patch distinct from their department's standard cross. The station-and-specialty line suits departments that house a special operations team in a single station. Many orders pair the shoulder patch with a 3" helmet version.
Custom fire rescue special operations patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 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.
Fire rescue special operations patch questions
Can the specialty line say technical rescue or hazmat instead?
Yes. That line — and the department name, year and motto — restitch to your exact wording, shown on your proof before production.
Can we order a smaller version for helmets?
Yes. A 3" helmet version can ride on the same quote as the shoulder patches, and both appear on your proof.
Can the maltese cross carry our station number?
Yes. A number can sit in the center of the cross or in the lettering below — mark where you want it in the design tool and it appears on your proof.
What colorways are available?
Navy, red and gold as shown, plus black-and-red and subdued options; preview each in the markup tool before you request your quote.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the cross, pin notes on the specialty line, switch colorways. Your markup rides along with the quote automatically.
Different company, or starting from scratch?
This page covers one ornate special operations shield. For line-company and station layouts, browse the fire department crosses and rescue shields ordered alongside this ornate helmet-and-axes design. Comparing builds or bringing your own emblem? The patch guide that walks an ornate rescue shield through materials, backings and pricing covers it.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.