Emergency Services Unit Shield Patch — Order This Winged Caduceus Design
Design S1255A at a glance
A shield with a blue merrowed edge, centered on a winged caduceus set over a Star of Life. Red, blue and white give it the classic emergency palette and strong contrast on uniform sleeves. Two lettering lines carry a place name and an emergency services unit designation.
Shield shapeBlue merrowed borderWinged caduceusStar of LifeUnit lettering3 thread colors
About this winged caduceus Star of Life shield
Emergency services units often combine medical response with rescue and support roles, and this shield's layered emblem reflects that mix. The Star of Life marks the EMS mission, and the winged caduceus over it adds a sense of speed and reach. Keeping to red, blue and white gives the shield an instantly recognizable emergency look that works on any uniform color.
Make it your unit’s: set your agency name and unit designation in the lettering, use the single-snake Rod of Asclepius instead of the caduceus, or add gold trim for dress wear. 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.
Emergency services unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered emergency services unit shield 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.
- Shield-shaped EMS patches usually run 3.5" to 4" tall for sleeves and 3" for caps.
- Blue merrowed borders frame red and white designs without competing with them.
- Units with rescue and medical roles often order one shield for both, changing only the designation line.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this emergency services unit shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniform sleeves, iron-on for caps and polos, hook-side velcro for vests and med bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5" to 4" for sleeves; 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, blue and white as shown, or navy and gold — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: blue merrowed (shown), or red to echo the emblem
- Thread: metallic silver available on the caduceus wings
- Artwork: the caduceus can switch to a Rod of Asclepius, redrawn at no art charge
Who orders this design
Emergency services units, municipal EMS divisions and fire-rescue EMS teams order this shield for uniforms, rescue jackets and med bags. Hospital transport teams and EMS academies use it for program identity. Most orders pair sew-on sleeve shields with velcro versions for vests.
Custom emergency services unit 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.
Emergency services unit shield patch questions
Can the lettering carry our agency and unit names?
Yes. Both lettering lines restitch to your exact wording, and your 4-hour mockup shows the shield with your text set.
Caduceus or Rod of Asclepius — can we choose?
Yes. The winged caduceus is shown; the single-snake Rod of Asclepius is a free redraw if your agency prefers it.
Can the Star of Life be the only emblem?
Yes. We can remove the caduceus and enlarge the Star of Life, or add your agency seal instead — all at no art charge.
What size suits a jacket back?
Ten to twelve inches tall. We rebalance the lettering for the larger size so it reads cleanly across a back panel.
Where can I mark up changes to this shield?
In the quote form's markup tool: circle the caduceus or star, add numbered notes and try other colorways. The marked-up shield is sent with your quote.
Looking for a different EMS design?
For Star of Life rounds, crosses and paramedic shields, browse the EMS patch range beside this winged caduceus emergency services shield. If you are choosing between embroidered, woven and PVC, the ordering guide that prices a winged caduceus EMS shield at every quantity covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.