Fire Bell Maltese Cross Patch — Order This Axe and Pike Pole Design
Design S1336A at a glance
A Maltese cross edged in navy merrow, centered on a fire bell with a crossed axe and pike pole, all set amid flames. Three lettering lines carry the department name, a founding year and a motto. Navy, red, gold and orange give the flames heat while keeping the bell and tools easy to pick out.
Maltese cross shapeNavy merrowed borderFire bellCrossed axe and pike poleFlames3 lettering lines
About this fire bell, axe and pike pole cross
Before radios and pagers, the station bell called volunteers to the fire, which is why it remains a favorite emblem for volunteer companies with long histories. Here the bell sits with a crossed axe and pike pole, the tools of the first crews through the door, and flames all around. The Maltese cross frames it all in the shape every firefighter recognizes.
Make it your company's: put your department name and founding year on the lettering lines, swap the motto, or replace the bell with your station's own antique bell from a photo. 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.
Fire bell Maltese cross patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire bell 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.
- Anniversary runs often add a metallic gold bell and a special year line for the celebration.
- Pike poles and axes stitch cleanly at 3.5" and up; smaller sizes get a slightly simplified tool outline.
- Fire department sleeve patches typically run 3.5" to 4.5" tall.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire bell cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for class A and B uniforms, iron-on for hoodies and caps, hook-side velcro for gear bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" for sleeves; 10"–12" for coat backs
- Colorways: navy, red, gold and orange as shown, or black and red for a darker station palette
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), or red or gold merrow around the cross
- Thread: metallic gold available on the bell and axe head
- Artwork: your own station bell redrawn from a photo at no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer fire departments, historic fire companies and combination departments order this bell cross for station uniforms and anniversary celebrations. Firemen's associations and relief societies sometimes use it as a commemorative patch. Orders commonly pair a sew-on sleeve run with a gold-thread anniversary edition.
Custom fire bell 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.
Fire bell Maltese cross patch questions
Can you redraw our station's actual bell?
Yes. Send a photo of your bell and we redraw it in place of the one shown, at no art charge. You approve the redraw on your proof before production.
Can we make an anniversary edition?
Yes. Add a year range or an anniversary line, and choose metallic gold thread on the bell. It can run alongside your standard patch on one quote.
Can the pike pole be swapped for a hook or halligan?
Yes. Any hand tool can replace the pike pole or axe. Mark the swap in the markup tool and it appears on the mockup.
Is the flame detail too busy at small sizes?
At 3.5 inches and up the flames stitch cleanly. For caps we simplify the flame edge slightly so it stays crisp, and show you the result first.
What backing works for hoodies and sweatshirts?
Iron-on is quickest for cotton hoodies; sew-on lasts longer through heavy washing. Many companies order both in one run.
Want to see more fire department crosses?
This page covers one bell-and-tools cross. Shields, rounds and apparatus scenes for every station are in the fire department designs alongside this bell, axe and pike pole cross. If you are planning an anniversary run or comparing builds, the patch guide that prices a fire bell anniversary cross at every quantity lays out the options.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.