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Shield badges carry the classic municipal profile without the eagle crown - a lower, cleaner face with textured grounds, star centers, or architecture motifs, and 3 to 5 text panels around your seal. Die-struck brass in gold, nickel silver, or two-tone from 45 to 150 dollars per badge, with no minimums and free molds - one officer shield or a full department run.

Custom metal badge in gold shield design for Golden Hills Police Officer, featuring a bold 5-point star and Texas state seal in the center, with “Police Officer” text on top and department name below, fastened with a safety pin. Shiny custom silver shield metal badge with gold panels for Misty Ridge police the captain with safety pin attachment, displaying a hammered silver shield with bright gold panels featuring black lettering for "CAPTAIN," "MISTY RIDGE," "POLICE DEPARTMENT," and "201," and the State of Georgia seal prominently centered. Shiny custom gold shield metal badge with silver panels for Elmwood police the deputy chief with safety pin attachment, displaying a hammered gold shield background, silver text panels reading "POLICE CHIEF" and "ELMWOOD POLICE," a round Delaware state seal near the top, and a large silver panel at the bottom featuring four black stars.

HOW IT WORKS

Creating a custom shield badge is easy with Owl Badges

Pick a shield style, set your panels and seal in the live designer, and order online or by quote - free artwork included for team approval.

Discover professional shield badge styles

Browse 42 shield configurations: textured backgrounds, star centers, architecture motifs, and agency replicas.

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Silver metal SORA Level 2 armed security badge with gold panels, showing an eagle design at the top, bold black lettering on gold banners, official New Jersey state seal in the center, and a safety pin fastener for secure wear. A distinctive custom metal badge in gold color equipped with a safety pin attachment. This badge features "SECURITY" at the top and "KOOZCO INDUSTRIES" prominently displayed, framed by an eagle emblem and colorful elements, enhancing its authoritative appearance and role in security operations. This detailed badge for armed security is crafted in silver with stylish gold panels. The bear emblem at the top lends an authoritative look, while "Titans Armed Security" is displayed prominently in gold lettering. The Texas state seal occupies the center, encircled by decorative elements, and "Security Operations" is clearly indicated below. The badge is marked "005" at the base and features a practical safety pin attachment for secure wear. Highlighted is a custom metal badge in gold color adorned with silver panels, prominently featuring "SECURITY DIRECTOR" at the top. The badge’s star shape presents "DIPLOMATIC RESORT" and "STATE OF NEW YORK" at its center, enhancing its official appeal. The number "12" is displayed at the base, and it has a safety pin attachment for convenient wear.

Customize your shield badge in real time

Set 3 to 5 panels, pick gold, silver, or two-tone, and drop in your seal - the preview updates as you type, no design fees.

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Striking gold badge adorned with sophisticated silver panels, showcasing the inscription "AMERICAN AIRLINES SECURITY SUPERVISOR." The badge includes a central emblem representing the airline and features a safety pin attachment for practical wear. This custom metal badge in gold color with silver panels and safety pin attachment represents dedication and leadership in the security field.
Company: Your Security Company
Title: Supervisor
Badge #: 22

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Order single badges online or request department pricing - every quote ships with free artwork, and your mold stays on file for reorders.

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What You Get With Every Shield Badge

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Classic Municipal Profile

The traditional city-police shield silhouette - recognized instantly, no crown required.

Textured and Motif Grounds

Stippled textures, radiating rays, or architecture motifs engraved behind your panels.

3-5 Text Panels

Organization, title, and badge number arranged around the center seal or star.

Live Preview

Watch every panel, finish, and seal update in real time before you order.

Raw Metal to Finished Badge

Die-struck, plated, enameled, and inspected as one continuous process.

Expert Support

Real badge specialists by phone Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM PST at 626-412-1200.

Our online design tool

Design your custom shield badge with the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™

The Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer is the in-browser custom shield badge designer from Owl Badges. Officers, departments, and law enforcement agencies design their shield badge — shape, finish, seal, rank, and badge number — in real time, see live volume pricing, and order directly from the manufacturer. No software install, no account required to start, no dealer markup.

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Need a custom shield badge? Request a quote.

Some agencies need a shield badge the TrueBadge Designer doesn't cover — a custom shape outside the standard catalog, a complex multi-layer department seal, hybrid metal-and-enamel finishes, inlaid stones, photographic memorial elements, or a one-of-a-kind department die. For these, the Owl Badges in-house design team builds your shield badge from scratch. There is no design fee, no mold setup fee, and no commitment to order.

  • Fully custom shapes outside the standard catalog
  • Complex multi-layer seals with raised 3D elements
  • Hybrid finishes — antique, two-tone, enamel
  • Inlaid stones & memorial badges with photographic elements
  • One-of-a-kind department dies for unique shapes
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Custom quotes typically returned within 4 business hours, Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM PST.

Custom Shield Badges, Order for Your Department

Owl Badges makes custom shield badges for municipal and county services, from $45 to $150 with an 8–14 week build and free molds. The shield is a shape, not a role, so where you order from depends on who wears it. Compare options for department shield badge programs by agency type when you are outfitting a full force, detective badge styles for plainclothes carry for investigators and plainclothes units, and shield badges with an eagle top crown if you want the eagle and extra panels. Every shield style below opens in the designer with no minimums.

Shop Shield Badges by Style

Six style families cover all 42 shield configurations.

Star-Center Shields

A 5-point star framed at the shield center with flags or banners.

Textured-Background Shields

Stippled and rayed grounds behind ribboned text panels.

Architecture-Motif Shields

Engraved building and column motifs for municipal and civic agencies.

Ribbon-Panel Shields

Curved ribbon panels above and below the seal.

Agency-Named Replicas

Department-specific shields - NYPD-style, Ontario, FOP, and more - reproduced from your artwork.

Presentation Shields

Smooth-face configurations for engraved retirement and award badges.

Custom silver metal shield badge for Rosemont police sergeant with safety pin attachment, showcasing a large five-point silver star at its center with the State of South Dakota seal, gold curved banners labeled SERGEANT and ROSEMONT POLICE DEPT., and red, white, and blue stripes on the edges. A striking silver custom metal badge for deputy sheriffs features elegant gold panels at the top and bottom. The badge prominently displays "DEPUTY SHERIFF" at the top, while a central star design includes the state seal of Oregon. The text "RED GROVE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE" is elegantly inscribed below, complemented by vibrant red and blue accents. It includes a safety pin attachment for secure wearing.

Unlimited Shield Badge Customization

Every shield style opens in the TrueBadge Designer, our real-time badge builder: change panels, finishes, seals, and text and see the finished badge before you commit.

  • Your company name & business details
  • Officer title and position
  • Custom badge numbers
  • Company logo or custom seal
  • Choice of metal finishes (gold, silver, two-tone)
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Shield Badges for Every Sector

The shield profile is the municipal standard. Pricing runs 45 to 150 dollars per badge with volume discounts, production 8-14 weeks, rush by phone.

Police Departments
Municipal Agencies
Sheriff and Deputy
Detectives
Security Companies
Corrections
Fire Departments
EMS and EMT
Constables
Campus Safety
Loss Prevention
Private Investigators
Chaplains
Public Safety

Start from any of the 42 styles below, or open one in the designer and make it yours.

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HOW TO

How do I order a custom shield badge with Owl Badges?

Four steps from style to shipped badge - browse, select, personalize, order.

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Browse

Compare the 42 shield styles by background, center, and panel count.

Select

Pick your configuration - every style shows its panels, sizes, and finishes.

Personalize

Set your text, finish, and seal in the live designer, or send artwork with a quote.

Order

Order online for single badges or request department pricing with free artwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shield badge?
A die-struck brass badge in the classic municipal shield silhouette - textured or motif ground, star or seal center, 3 to 5 text panels, no eagle crown. Pricing runs 45 to 150 dollars per badge.
How does the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer work?
Open any shield style and edit every panel, finish, and seal in your browser with a real-time preview. No design fees, no signup, and you can share the preview with your team.
What is the difference between a shield badge and an eagle top badge?
The crown. A plain shield sits lower and cleaner on the uniform; an eagle top adds the sculpted eagle and an extra panel row. Choose the shield for the classic municipal look, the eagle top when you need more text capacity.
What is the minimum order for shield badges?
There is no minimum. Order one badge or equip a full department - volume discounts apply automatically as quantity rises.
How much do custom shield badges cost?
Tiered pricing from 45 to 150 dollars per badge depending on style and finish. Volume discounts reach the 45-dollar floor at higher quantities.
How many text panels can a shield badge hold?
Three to five depending on the style - organization name, title, and badge number around the center seal or star.
Can I put my city seal or department logo at the center?
Yes. Choose any state or city seal, a custom seal, or upload your own logo exactly as you want it reproduced.
Can you reproduce our existing department shield?
Yes. Agency-named replicas - NYPD-style, Ontario provincial, FOP, and department-specific designs - are reproduced from your artwork with your seal and numbering.
What finishes are available?
Gold, nickel silver, or two-tone, with enamel color fill in the panels. All three come from the same die, so reorders match perfectly.
How do shield badges attach to a uniform?
Pin with safety catch, velcro backing, or a belt clip - and they fit standard badge wallets and uniform mounts.
How long does production take?
Badge manufacturing runs 8 to 14 weeks after design approval. Rush is available on all orders - call 626-412-1200 for a current timeline.
Do you charge setup or mold fees?
No. Molds are free and stay on file, so replacement badges and new-hire orders reproduce your design exactly with no new fees.
Can my department review the design before we order?
Yes. Every quote includes free artwork for your team to review and approve before anything is struck.

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Open the TrueBadge Designer and build yours in minutes, or request a quote with free artwork for your department.

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