EMS Star Patch — Order This Oak Leaf & Acorn Star of Life Design
Design S1088A at a glance
A gold-edged star cut in royal blue, red and gold, with a star of life and the staff of Asclepius at center, accented with oak leaves and acorns. Lettering covers an agency name, a two-word motto, a founding year and a unit designation, all of which restitch to your service.
Star cutGold edgeStar of lifeStaff of AsclepiusOak leavesAcorns
About this oak leaf and acorn EMS star
Oak leaves have long stood for strength and endurance, and acorns for growth from small beginnings — a fitting pair for a service that has built itself up over decades. Cutting the whole patch as a star doubles the EMS symbolism, framing the star of life inside a star outline. Royal blue and red with gold detailing give it a bright, public-facing look.
Services commonly change the lettering to their own name, year and unit, recolor the oak leaves green for a natural look, or simplify the acorns at small sizes. 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 star patch quick facts
- Embroidered EMS star 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 oak leaf star.
- Sharp star points are hot-cut rather than merrowed, because a merrowed edge wraps gentle curves and wide corners; your proof confirms the edge before production.
- Oak leaves and acorns hold their shape best at 4" point-to-point and above.
- Public-safety units often order the star for shoulders and a smaller version for caps.
- Owl Badges is a Simi Valley, California manufacturer of custom badges and patches, established 1999.
Customize this EMS star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, hook-side velcro for vests and bags, iron-on for jackets
- Sizes: 3"–12" point-to-point — 4" is standard on the shoulder
- Colorways: royal blue, red and gold as shown, or green oak leaves for a natural look
- Border: gold edge (shown) that follows each star point
- Thread: metallic gold for the acorns and staff, or flat gold for a softer finish
- Artwork: the oak leaves can become another local leaf or branch, redrawn at no art charge
Who orders this design
EMS agencies with public-safety units, municipal ambulance services and fire-rescue EMS divisions order this star for everyday uniforms. Volunteer EMS squads in wooded communities like the oak-leaf theme. Typical orders run 30 to 80 sew-on patches, with a velcro set for vests.
Custom EMS star 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 oak leaf star patch questions
Will the star points fray?
No. Neither edge frays: a hot-cut edge is sealed as it is cut, and a merrowed edge is wrapped in overlocked thread, so the outline stays clean through washes.
Can the oak leaves be green?
Yes. Switch them to green in the markup tool, and your proof shows the new colorway.
Can we use a different tree?
Yes. Maple, pine or any local leaf can replace the oak — redrawn at no art charge.
What size do most agencies order?
Four inches point-to-point for shoulders, and 3 inches for caps and chest placement.
How do we request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle elements, add notes and change colors. Everything attaches to your quote.
Rather see shields or rounds?
A star cut is one choice; many agencies prefer a shield. The EMS patch range beyond this oak leaf and acorn star shows every outline we make for ambulance and paramedic services. To compare materials and pricing first, the patch hub for oak leaf and acorn star emblems in thread or PVC covers builds and minimums.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.