Green Cross EMS Patch — Order This Cupped Hands and Heart Keystone
Design S1210A at a glance
A keystone-shaped patch with a white merrowed edge, showing a green cross above a pair of cupped hands with a heart. Four lettering lines carry a name, an EMS group line, a two-word motto and a since-year line. Green, white and light blue give it a gentle, caring look that suits community-facing EMS work.
Keystone shapeWhite merrowed borderGreen crossCupped handsHeart4 lettering lines
About this green cross and cupped hands keystone
A green cross is the long-standing sign for first aid, and pairing it with cupped hands and a heart turns the patch into a statement about care rather than speed. The keystone outline — the stone that holds an arch together — suits EMS groups that see themselves as the piece holding a community's emergency response in place.
Order it as shown or adapt it: set your service name in the first line, rename the group line, change the motto, or swap the green cross for a Star of Life if your crews prefer the standard EMS emblem. 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.
Green cross EMS patch quick facts
- Embroidered green cross EMS 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.
- White merrowed edges suit light palettes and stand out on navy uniforms.
- Keystone outlines are cut to shape and merrowed along each straight side.
- Hands and heart motifs hold their detail at 3.5" and larger.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this green cross EMS keystone: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniform shirts, iron-on for polos and caps, hook-side velcro for vests and med bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for sleeves; 3" for chest placement
- Colorways: green, white and light blue as shown, or royal blue and white — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: white merrowed (shown), or green or light blue
- Thread: the heart can stitch in red for a brighter accent
- Artwork: the green cross can switch to a Star of Life or Rod of Asclepius at no art charge
Who orders this design
EMS cooperatives, community ambulance services, volunteer rescue squads and community paramedicine programs order this keystone for uniforms and polos. First-aid teams at events and schools like the green cross for its familiar first-aid meaning. Most orders run sleeve patches plus chest patches for polos.
Custom green cross EMS 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.
Green cross EMS patch questions
Can the lettering show our service name and motto?
Yes. All four lines restitch to your wording — name, group line, motto and since-year. Your free mockup shows the exact text within 4 hours.
Can the green cross become a Star of Life?
Yes. A Star of Life or Rod of Asclepius can replace the green cross above the hands, redrawn stitch-ready at no art charge.
Can the heart be red?
Yes. A red heart adds a bright accent to the soft palette; mark it in the quote form and it appears on your proof.
What size suits a polo chest?
A 3" keystone fits most polo chests; 3.5" to 4" suits a sleeve. Both sizes can be ordered together.
How do I mark up changes to the keystone?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the cross or hands, pin notes on each lettering line, and switch colorways. The marked-up keystone attaches to your quote.
Looking for a more traditional EMS emblem?
This green cross keystone leads with care. Star of Life shields, rounds and crosses for ambulance and paramedic crews are in the EMS patch range beside this green cross and cupped hands keystone. If you are weighing embroidery against PVC or starting from your own artwork, the patch ordering guide that prices a cupped hands EMS keystone covers every build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.