Ambulance Maltese Cross Patch — Order This Caduceus & Star of Life Die-Cut
Design S1102A at a glance
A custom-cut, gold-edged patch in navy, red and gold that stacks three emblems: a winged caduceus on a star of life, set on a Maltese cross. Four lettering lines carry a medical response name, a founding year, a short motto and an ambulance organization line, each restitched to your service.
Custom die-cut outlineGold edgeMaltese cross baseStar of lifeWinged caduceus4 lettering lines
About this layered caduceus and Maltese cross design
Layering a winged caduceus on a star of life on a Maltese cross reads as a family tree of emergency service: fire-service heritage at the base, EMS identity in the middle, medicine at the top. It's a natural fit for ambulance organizations that grew out of fire companies or still run alongside them. Navy, red and gold keep the stack traditional and easy to read.
Organizations commonly reword the four lines, swap the caduceus for the staff of Asclepius, or drop the Maltese cross for a round outline if they have no fire-service ties. 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.
Ambulance Maltese cross patch quick facts
- Embroidered ambulance Maltese cross patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production of 7–10 days is available on this design.
- Stacked emblems need about 4" of width to keep each layer distinct.
- Volunteer ambulance squads often add a squad or station number to the lettering.
- Sharp cross-arm tips are hot-cut to stay crisp and gentler curves can be merrowed; the proof shows which edge this die-cut gets.
- Owl Badges, a US-based patch and badge maker in Simi Valley, California, opened in 1999.
Customize this ambulance cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for crew uniforms, velcro for vests and jump bags, iron-on for jackets
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4" keeps all three layers clear on a sleeve
- Colorways: navy, red and gold as shown, or black and red for a fire-company match
- Border: gold (shown), following the cross outline
- Thread: metallic gold for the caduceus wings and border
- Artwork: swap the caduceus for the staff of Asclepius, or add your station number, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer ambulance squads, fire-company-affiliated ambulance services and private medical response companies order this layered cross. EMS honor guards like its ceremonial weight. Orders typically run 25 to 100 sew-on patches, with metallic gold for dress versions.
Custom ambulance cross 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.
Ambulance Maltese cross patch questions
Do we need fire-service ties to wear a Maltese cross?
No. Many ambulance organizations use it to honor shared history with fire companies. If it does not fit, we can move the art onto a round or shield.
Will three stacked emblems be readable?
At 4 inches and up, yes. Smaller sizes simplify the caduceus wings slightly on the proof.
Can we add a squad or station number?
Yes. Any lettering line can carry it, and the proof shows the placement.
Can the caduceus become the staff of Asclepius?
Yes. We redraw it at no charge.
How do we mark up changes?
Use the markup tool on this page to circle and annotate, then request your quote.
No fire-service ties?
This layered cross nods to fire-service roots. For standalone EMS looks, the EMS rounds and shields beyond this caduceus-on-Maltese-cross ambulance design offer plenty. For build and pricing details, the patch ordering guide for layered caduceus ambulance crosses explains backings and tiers.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.