EMS Special Operations Patch — Order This Star-Top Shield Design
Design S1074A at a glance
A shield crowned with a star and edged in maroon, carrying a star of life with the rod of Asclepius at its center. Navy, maroon, silver and gold give it command-level weight, and four lettering lines hold the service name, a special operations unit line, a service-area line and an established year.
Star-top shield shapeMaroon edgeStar of lifeRod of AsclepiusFour lettering lines4 thread colors
About this EMS special operations star-top shield
Special operations medics work mass-casualty incidents, hazmat scenes and tactical events, and their insignia often needs to look a grade above a standard crew patch. This star-top shield does it with a strong outline and a classic center: the star of life with the single-serpent rod of Asclepius, the traditional emblem of medicine. Maroon and silver give it gravity.
Customize it for your team: name your service and special operations unit, rewrite the service-area line, or order a subdued run for tactical and hazmat kit. 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.
EMS special operations patch quick facts
- Embroidered EMS 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.
- The rod of Asclepius carries a single serpent; the caduceus has two serpents and wings.
- The crowning star's sharp points are hot-cut, while the shield's gentler curves can take a merrowed edge; the proof shows which edge this outline gets.
- Special operations teams often order velcro patches for vests plus a sew-on set for duty shirts.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this EMS special operations shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for vests and go-bags, sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" tall for shoulders; 10" for command jackets
- Colorways: navy, maroon, silver and gold as shown, or subdued tan, OD green, wolf gray or blackout — try each in the markup tool
- Border: maroon edge (shown), or silver for a brighter outline
- Thread: metallic silver and gold for the rod and star of life
- Artwork: the center emblem redraws to your team insignia at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
EMS special operations teams, mass-casualty and hazmat medic units, and regional EMS coalitions order this shield for vests, duty shirts and command jackets. Teams usually split the order between full color and a subdued tactical colorway. Regional groups with several member agencies keep one design for joint operations.
Custom EMS 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.
EMS special operations patch questions
Can the unit line name our special operations team?
Yes. Every lettering line restitches — service name, unit line, service-area line and established year — and your proof shows the final wording.
Is there a subdued version for tactical kit?
Yes. The shield embroiders in one-thread tan, OD green, wolf gray or blackout. Compare each version in the markup tool.
What's the difference between the rod of Asclepius and a caduceus?
The rod of Asclepius has one serpent and no wings; the caduceus has two serpents and wings. We can stitch either at the center.
Can several agencies share this design?
Yes. Keep the emblem and service-area line and change the unit line per agency; quoting together keeps colors matched.
How do I mark changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the emblem, pin notes on the lettering and switch colorways. The shield you mark is sent along with the quote.
Need a crew patch instead, or a different build?
If you need a standard crew patch rather than a special operations shield, the EMS designs beyond this rod-of-Asclepius star-top shield cover rounds, hexagons and maltese crosses for everyday crews. Choosing between embroidered, woven and PVC for vests and go-bags? The patch guide for star-crowned special operations shields in subdued thread explains builds, backings and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.