Volunteer Firefighter Helmet Patch — Order This Crossed Axes Maltese Cross
Design S1328A at a glance
A Maltese cross finished with a gold edge, with a fire helmet set above a pair of crossed axes at its heart. Six lettering fields carry the company name, a volunteer callout, a one-word slogan, a founding year, a fire-and-rescue line and a closing motto. Red, royal blue, gold and cream make up the classic fire-service palette, with enough contrast for every line to read.
Maltese cross shapeGold borderFire helmetCrossed axes6 lettering fields4 thread colors
About this helmet and crossed axes Maltese cross
The helmet over crossed axes is the most traditional emblem a fire company can wear, and it sits naturally inside a Maltese cross. This version leans into volunteer pride with room for six lines of text — more than most fire patches carry — so a company can name itself, state its volunteer status and add a slogan without crowding the helmet.
Make it your company’s: change the slogan to a word your members use, put your founding year on its own line, or put your station number on the helmet front. 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.
Volunteer firefighter helmet patch quick facts
- Embroidered volunteer firefighter 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.
- Volunteer companies often order a run for members plus extras for fundraisers and auxiliary members.
- Maltese cross patches with a plain gold edge are cut close to the outline so the four arms stay sharp.
- Fire shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5"; helmet-bag and cap versions run 2.5" to 3".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this volunteer helmet patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station shirts, iron-on for T-shirts and caps, hook-side velcro for turnout gear bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" for sleeves; 10"–12" for jacket and coat backs
- Colorways: red, royal blue, gold and cream as shown, or black and red for a darker station look
- Border: gold edge (shown), or red merrow around the cross outline
- Thread: metallic gold available on the helmet trim and axe heads
- Artwork: the helmet front can carry your station or company number at no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer fire companies, combination departments and rural fire-and-rescue squads order this cross for members' uniforms and fundraising merchandise. Ladies' auxiliaries and junior firefighter programs often take a matching run with their own callout line. Orders commonly pair sew-on sleeve patches with larger back patches for station jackets.
Custom volunteer helmet 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.
Volunteer firefighter helmet patch questions
Can we change the slogan on this patch?
Yes. The one-word slogan line restitches to any word or short phrase your company uses — or we can remove it and rebalance the layout on your proof.
Can our station number go on the helmet?
Yes. The helmet front has room for a station or company number, stitched in gold or white. It shows on your 4-hour mockup.
Do you make matching patches for auxiliary members?
Yes. Add a second version with an Auxiliary or Junior callout to the same quote. Both runs can share artwork, colors and backing options.
Is six lines of lettering too much at sleeve size?
Not at 4 inches. Below 3.5 inches we suggest dropping the slogan or year line so the rest stays readable, and we show both options on your proof.
What's the best size for a turnout coat back?
Most companies order 10 to 12 inches for coat and jacket backs. The cross, helmet and axes scale up from the same artwork without a redraw.
Want to see other fire department layouts?
This page covers one helmet-and-axes cross. Shields, rounds and apparatus scenes for career and volunteer houses are in the fire department patch lineup beside this helmet and crossed axes cross. For build, backing and quantity questions, the patch guide that prices a volunteer helmet-and-axes cross at every tier lays it out.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.