Phoenix Engine Company Patch — Order This Rising Phoenix Maltese Cross
Design S1444A at a glance
A gold-edged maltese cross with a phoenix rising from flames at its center, perched above a smaller maltese cross. Lettering carries a department name, a volunteer fire department line, an engine company number, a county line and a founding year. Red, gold, navy and orange put the fire front and center.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderRising phoenixFlamesInner maltese cross4 thread colors
About this rising phoenix engine company cross
The phoenix is the fire service's favorite symbol of resilience — the bird that rises from the flames rather than being consumed by them. This design adds a twist by setting a small maltese cross beneath it, so the phoenix rises out of the fire service itself. Orange alongside red and gold gives the flames depth, and navy anchors the lettering for engine crews who want a patch with energy.
Set it up for your house: put your department name, engine company number and county in the lettering, change the founding year, or recolor the phoenix to your company colors. 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.
Phoenix engine company patch quick facts
- Embroidered phoenix engine company 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.
- A cross-within-a-cross layout keeps the maltese shape recognizable even when the phoenix fills the center.
- Four-color flame shading holds its gradient on patches 3.5" and larger.
- Volunteer departments often order engine-specific versions of one design for each company.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this phoenix cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for crew shirts, iron-on for station tees, hook-side velcro for turnout bags and jackets
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4"–4.5" for shoulders; 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, gold, navy and orange as shown, or a black field with the same phoenix — preview in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), red, or navy
- Thread: metallic gold available for the phoenix wings and lettering
- Artwork: the inner cross swaps for your station number, helmet shield or department emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer engine companies, combination departments and rebuilt stations order this phoenix cross for crew shirts, station jackets and anniversary wear. Departments that have come back from a station fire or a merger often choose the phoenix for its meaning. Multi-company departments frequently order one version per engine.
Custom phoenix engine 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.
Phoenix engine company patch questions
Can the engine company number be ours?
Yes. The engine number, department name, county line and founding year all restitch to your wording, and the mockup shows them placed.
Can we order one version per engine company?
Yes. Keep the phoenix and change the engine number per company; all versions go on a single quote and price at the combined count.
Can the small maltese cross be replaced?
Yes. Swap it for your station number, a helmet shield or your department emblem, redrawn at no art charge.
Will the flame colors blend at small sizes?
At 3.5 inches and up the four colors stay distinct. Smaller patches get simplified flames on the proof so the phoenix stays clean.
How do I mark up changes on the phoenix?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the phoenix, pin notes on each lettering line and try colorways. Your marked-up cross goes with your quote.
Want another engine company design?
This page covers one phoenix cross. For station, ladder and rescue designs, browse the fire department crosses beside this rising phoenix engine company design. Choosing between embroidered, woven and PVC, or bringing your own art? The patch guide that prices a rising phoenix maltese cross at every quantity covers each build.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.