EMS Division Shield Patch — Order This Star of Life and Ocean Wave Design
Design S1175A at a glance
A shield with a gold merrowed edge, built around a Star of Life with ocean waves. Navy, red, gold and white keep it crisp, and five lettering elements — a place line, an emergency services title, an EMS division line, an established year and a motto — restitch to your service.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderStar of LifeOcean wavesEMS division line4 thread colors
About this Star of Life ocean wave EMS shield
Coastal EMS services spend as much time on beaches, piers and boats as they do on roads, and this shield says so. The Star of Life is paired with ocean waves, so the patch is unmistakably medical and unmistakably by the water. A shield outline makes it read as an official division patch, and gold edging lifts navy and red off a dark uniform.
Customize it for your service: agency name, division line and founding year in the lettering, your own motto, or a lake or river in place of the ocean. 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.
EMS division shield patch quick facts
- Embroidered EMS division shield 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.
- Star of Life emblems stitch cleanest at 3" tall and up, where the staff and serpent stay distinct.
- Shield outlines take merrowed borders well because their curves are gentle.
- Coastal EMS services often order a matching version for lifeguard or water-rescue teams.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this EMS division shield patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty shirts, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for vests and jump bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for sleeves
- Colorways: navy, red, gold and white as shown, or royal blue and white — preview in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or navy for a quieter edge
- Thread: metallic gold available on the Star of Life outline
- Artwork: the waves redraw to a lake, river or coastline at no art charge
Who orders this design
Coastal EMS agencies, fire-department EMS divisions and beach-town ambulance services order this shield for paramedics, EMTs and supervisors. Water-rescue teams attached to EMS divisions often add a matching run. Most orders pair a sleeve patch with a cap-size version.
Custom EMS division shield 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.
EMS division shield patch questions
Can the waves become a lake or river?
Yes. Describe your waterfront and we redraw the water under the Star of Life at no art charge.
Can the division line change?
Yes. It restitches to Paramedic Division, Water Rescue, Special Operations or any name, so several teams can share one design.
Will the Star of Life stay sharp at cap size?
At 3 inches the star's six arms and the staff and serpent stay clear; below that we simplify the serpent on your proof.
What backing do EMS crews use on vests?
Hook-side velcro mates with the loop panels on most EMS vests and jump bags. Sew-on suits uniform shirts.
How do I mark changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the waves, pin notes on each lettering line and test colors. The marked-up shield attaches to your quote automatically.
Looking for a different EMS division patch?
This wave shield is one coastal EMS design. The EMS patch range that sets this ocean-wave Star of Life shield beside ovals and crosses shows every outline services order. If you are deciding between embroidered, woven and PVC, the patch buying guide that prices a coastal Star of Life shield by quantity covers materials and turnaround.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.