Lion Head Fire Rescue Patch — Order This Castle-Top Maltese Cross Design
Design S1193A at a glance
A heraldic fire patch: a lion head set on a maltese cross with hydrants, under a castle-battlement top and wrapped in a rope border. Seven lettering fields hold a department name, a fire and rescue line, two single-word values, a tagline and two program lines. Red, gold and navy with a gold merrowed edge give it a ceremonial weight suited to dress uniforms.
Custom-cut outlineGold merrowed edgeLion headMaltese crossCastle-battlement topRope border
About this lion head castle-top fire cross
Lions and castles come straight from old-world heraldry, and fire departments with deep roots use them to signal tradition. Here the lion sits on the maltese cross, the battlements crown the top, and a rope border ties it together as a nod to rescue work. Hydrants keep it rooted in the firehouse rather than a coat of arms, and the program lines suit departments that run specialty teams.
Customize the lettering for your department, values and specialty programs, or simplify it: drop the program lines for a cleaner shoulder patch, swap the lion for your own mascot, or recolor the field to navy. 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.
Lion head fire rescue patch quick facts
- Embroidered lion head 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.
- With seven lettering fields, this design reads best at 4.5" and larger; a trimmed version works at 3.5".
- Rope borders stitch as a twisted satin band inside the merrowed edge.
- Castle-battlement tops are cut as part of the custom outline, so the patch silhouette matches the art.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this lion head fire rescue patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for dress and station uniforms, iron-on for caps and T-shirts, hook-side velcro for bags
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4.5" for full lettering on sleeves; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, gold and navy as shown, or black and gold — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red to match the cross
- Thread: metallic gold available on the lion, rope border and battlements
- Artwork: the lion can redraw to your mascot, and program lines can name your own specialty teams, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Fire and rescue services, combination departments and fire districts with specialty programs order this lion cross for dress uniforms and anniversaries. Departments running hazmat, technical rescue or training divisions use the program lines to name them. Honor guards often wear a metallic-thread version.
Custom lion head 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.
Lion head fire rescue patch questions
Can we change the seven lettering fields?
Yes. Every field restitches to your wording — department name, service line, values, tagline and program lines — or we can remove fields for a cleaner patch. Your free mockup shows the final set.
Can the lion be replaced with our mascot?
Yes. Send your mascot art or a photo and we redraw it on the maltese cross at no art charge, keeping the battlements and rope border.
What size keeps all the lettering readable?
4.5" is the sweet spot for the full seven fields. At 3.5" we recommend dropping the program lines — your proof can show both versions.
Can the rope border be stitched in metallic gold?
Yes. Metallic gold on the rope, lion and battlements gives a dress-uniform finish. Mark it in the quote form and it appears on your proof.
How do I mark up changes to this cross?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the lion or battlements, pin notes on each lettering field, and recolor the cross. Everything attaches to your quote request.
Looking for a simpler fire department patch?
This castle-top lion cross is one of the more ornate designs we stitch. Plainer crosses, rounds and engine company seals sit in the fire department patch range beside this lion head castle-top cross. If you are comparing embroidery with woven or PVC, the patch ordering guide that prices a rope-bordered lion fire cross lays out every build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.