Steam Engine Fire Rescue Patch — Order This Pike Pole Maltese Cross
Design S1113A at a glance
A gold-edged Maltese cross carrying an antique steam fire engine at its center, with a star of life and a crossed axe and pike pole worked into the emblem. Lettering carries the department name, a fire-rescue line, a one-word motto and an established year — all of it restitches to yours. The vintage engine speaks to heritage, while the star of life tells the public this department runs medical calls too.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderAntique steam engineStar of lifeCrossed axe and pike pole4 thread colors
About this steam engine and pike pole fire rescue cross
Departments that have been answering calls for a century or more often want insignia that says so, and nothing does it faster than a horse-era steam engine. This cross pairs that engine with the working tools of the trade, an axe and a pike pole, and adds the star of life for the EMS side of the job. Red and navy on a gold-edged cross keep it unmistakably fire service.
Order it as shown or adapt it: set your department name and founding year in the lettering, pick your own one-word motto, or replace the steam engine with your current apparatus or a hand-drawn pumper. 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.
Steam engine fire rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered steam engine fire rescue 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.
- Antique apparatus artwork keeps its wheel spokes and boiler detail best at 4" and larger.
- Departments that run EMS calls often keep the star of life so fire and medical crews share one patch.
- Anniversary and centennial orders frequently add a metallic gold border for dress uniforms.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this steam engine fire rescue patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station and dress uniforms, iron-on for t-shirts and caps, hook-side velcro for gear bags
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" is the common shoulder size; 10"–11" for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, gold, navy and white as shown, or a black cross with red accents for a traditional look
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red merrowed to frame the cross more boldly
- Thread: metallic gold for the engine brass and border; the star of life can stitch in blue or white
- Artwork: the steam engine redraws to your own apparatus from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Career and combination fire departments, fire-rescue districts and historical engine companies order this cross for station uniforms, dress jackets and anniversary sets. Departments with a restored antique pumper often have it redrawn in place of the sample engine. Centennial orders commonly pair the shoulder patch with a larger version for banners and plaques.
Custom steam engine fire rescue 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.
Steam engine fire rescue patch questions
Can you draw our own antique pumper on the cross?
Yes. Send photos of your restored engine or a historical image and we redraw it stitch-ready at no art charge — the proof shows your apparatus centered on the cross.
Can we drop the star of life if we do not run EMS?
Yes. Mark it out on the design and the axe and pike pole fill the space; if you prefer, a station number or a helmet front can take its place.
Will the steam engine detail survive at shoulder size?
At 4 inches and up the wheels, boiler and stack stay distinct. Smaller than that, we simplify the spokes on your proof so the stitching stays clean.
Can the motto line carry a different word?
Yes. The one-word motto, the department name, the fire-rescue line and the year all restitch to your text, and your mockup shows each change.
How do I mark up changes before ordering?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the engine, pin a note on the motto and preview other colorways. The marked-up design rides along with your quote.
Looking at other fire designs, or the full range?
A horse-era engine is one way to show heritage. The fire department patch range beyond this steam engine and pike pole cross covers helmets, ladders and modern apparatus on crosses and shields. If the decision is about materials, backings or quantity pricing, the custom patch overview pricing a steam engine Maltese cross at any run size lays it out before you order.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.