ALS Paramedic Maltese Cross Patch — Order This Rod of Asclepius Design
Design S1046A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a red merrowed edge, showing a star that carries the rod of Asclepius set on a Maltese cross. Lettering holds a paramedic service name, a serving-since year, a Rescue – Advanced line and a Life Support line. Red, blue, gold and white give it a bold fire-rescue palette.
Custom-cut outlineRed merrowed borderStarRod of AsclepiusMaltese cross4 thread colors
About this rod of Asclepius rescue cross
The rod of Asclepius — a single serpent on a staff — is the traditional symbol of medicine, and here it rides a star set on a Maltese cross. That combination speaks directly to rescue-based paramedic services that grew out of the fire service. Naming Advanced Life Support in the lettering makes the level of care part of the identity, not just a line on the rig.
Customize the lettering for your service name and serving-since year, change the care-level lines to Basic Life Support or Critical Care, or swap the rod for a Star of Life before you order. 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.
ALS paramedic patch quick facts
- Embroidered ALS paramedic 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.
- The rod of Asclepius has one serpent and no wings; the caduceus has two serpents and wings.
- Services running both ALS and BLS crews often order the same art with two care-level wordings.
- Red merrowed borders pair well with navy and black rescue uniforms.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this ALS paramedic patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for vests and helmet bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" for sleeves; 3" for helmets
- Colorways: red, blue, gold and white as shown, or navy-dominant — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: red merrowed (shown), gold or navy
- Thread: metallic gold available on the star and rod
- Artwork: the rod of Asclepius can switch to a caduceus or Star of Life at no art charge
Who orders this design
Rescue-based paramedic services, fire-rescue departments running ALS engines and ambulance companies with both ALS and BLS units order this cross. Services often order the ALS version for paramedics and a BLS version for EMTs from the same art. It is also a common pick for rescue company anniversary runs.
Custom ALS paramedic 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.
ALS paramedic patch questions
Can we order ALS and BLS versions of the same patch?
Yes. Change only the care-level lines; both versions share one quote and price at the combined count.
What is the difference between the rod of Asclepius and a caduceus?
The rod of Asclepius has one serpent on a plain staff and is the traditional medical symbol; the caduceus has two serpents and wings. We can stitch either.
Can the serving-since year be changed?
Yes. Every lettering field restitches to your wording, shown in the 4-hour mockup.
Is a helmet-size version available?
Yes. A 3-inch hook-backed version fits most helmet loop panels; we scale the lettering on the proof.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the star, pin notes on the lettering and switch colors. The marked-up version attaches to your quote.
Looking for other rescue and paramedic patches?
For Star of Life shields, rounds and other crosses, see the EMS patch designs grouped with this rod of Asclepius rescue cross. If you are ordering ALS and BLS versions together, the patch pricing guide for paired ALS and BLS rod of Asclepius runs shows how minimums apply.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.