Public Safety Maltese Cross Patch — Order This Star of Life Design
Design S1528A at a glance
A gold-edged Maltese cross with a white star at its center carrying an axe, a pike and a caduceus, plus a hydrant and a Star of Life. Two lettering fields carry the agency name and a public safety line. Red, navy, white and gold give it a classic fire-service palette with an EMS accent.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderWhite starAxe, pike and caduceusHydrant and Star of Life4 thread colors
About this fire and EMS public safety cross
Public safety departments that run fire and EMS under one roof need insignia that honors both, and this cross does it without splitting the patch in half. The axe, pike and hydrant speak to suppression, while the caduceus and Star of Life speak to medical response, all organized around a single white star. Keeping lettering to two fields leaves the cross itself to tell the story.
Customize it for your agency: change the agency name, retitle the line to Fire & EMS or Fire Rescue, or swap the caduceus for a Rod of Asclepius if your medical director prefers it. 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.
Public safety Maltese cross patch quick facts
- Embroidered public safety 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.
- Combined fire-EMS crosses like this one are usually ordered 4" to 4.5" across so both emblem sets read clearly.
- The caduceus can be switched to a Rod of Asclepius at no additional art charge.
- Departments often issue the same cross to firefighters and paramedics, with a different second line for each.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this public safety cross patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station uniforms, hook-side velcro for EMS jackets and bags, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4"–4.5" across for sleeves, 10"+ for coat backs
- Colorways: red, navy, white and gold as shown, or black and red for a darker look
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red or navy merrow
- Thread: metallic gold available for the cross edge and tool heads
- Artwork: the Star of Life or caduceus can be enlarged or removed to suit your department at no art charge
Who orders this design
Combined fire and EMS departments, public safety agencies with cross-trained staff and rural fire districts running ambulance service order this cross for station uniforms and EMS jackets. Departments use the second line to separate firefighters from paramedics while sharing one emblem. Orders often pair sleeve patches with velcro versions for medical bags.
Custom public safety cross 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.
Public safety Maltese cross patch questions
Can we use a Rod of Asclepius instead of the caduceus?
Yes. Many EMS programs prefer the single-serpent rod, and we redraw the emblem at no art charge. Your proof shows the swap.
Can the public safety line read Fire & EMS?
Yes. Both lettering fields restitch — agency name and the second line — to your wording.
Can paramedics and firefighters get different versions?
Yes. Keep the same cross and change the second line per role. Several versions can go on one quote.
Will this much detail hold up at sleeve size?
At 4 inches across, yes. Smaller versions simplify the tool heads slightly, and you approve the result on your proof.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the star or tools, pin notes and switch colorways. The marked-up cross goes along with your quote.
Comparing other fire and EMS designs?
This page covers one combined fire-and-EMS cross. Engine company shields, hazmat hexagons and volunteer designs are in the fire department patch range beyond this Star of Life public safety cross. For backing, build and quantity pricing, the patch guide that prices a caduceus and axe Maltese cross explains each choice.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.