Maltese Cross Flames Patch — Order This Flame Shield Design
Design S0755A at a glance
A navy-edged shield with a Maltese cross over a US flag, topped with flames, in a muted navy, grey, red and white palette. Lettering carries the department name, fire department and EMS lines and a founding year. The restrained colors give it a modern edge that suits newer departments and younger crews.
Shield shapeNavy merrowed borderMaltese crossUS flagFlames on topFire and EMS lettering
About this flag and flames fire department shield
Flames are the element that turns a flag-and-cross patch from ceremonial to operational, and here they crown the composition. Navy and grey stand in for bright blue, so the flag reads as part of the uniform instead of a separate statement, while red carries the heat. It is the layout newer departments choose when they want tradition with a current look.
Order it with your department name and founding year, keep the fire and EMS lines, or build a full-color flag version for parades and a blackout version for wildland and rescue kit. 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.
Maltese cross flames patch quick facts
- Embroidered Maltese cross flames 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.
- Newly formed and merged departments frequently choose flag-and-flame layouts for their first patch.
- Muted navy and grey palettes blend with dark duty uniforms instead of contrasting against them.
- Flame tips stitch best above 3.5" so each point keeps its shape.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this flames shield: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for duty uniforms, iron-on for hoodies and tees, hook-side velcro for gear bags
- Sizes: 3"–12" — 4" shoulder standard; 10" for hoodie backs
- Colorways: navy, grey, red and white as shown, full-color flag, or blackout
- Border: navy merrowed (shown) or red
- Thread: the flames can add an orange accent thread for extra depth
- Artwork: the flag, cross and flames reproportion to your layout, with your seal or logo added at no art charge
Who orders this design
New fire departments, recently merged fire-EMS agencies and volunteer companies updating a dated patch order this flag-and-flames shield. Crews like it on job shirts and gear bags as much as on duty uniforms. Orders often pair sew-on uniform patches with an iron-on run for department tees and hoodies.
Custom Maltese cross flames 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.
Maltese cross flames patch questions
Can the flames change color or shape?
Yes. They can run taller or shorter, or add an orange accent thread, and the mockup shows the change before production.
Can we also get a bright-color flag version?
Yes. A red, white and blue build of the same art is common for parades and events, and it can share a quote with the duty version.
Can the founding year match our department's?
Yes. The year line restitches to your founding or merger year, and the department name and EMS line change the same way.
What sizes work for hoodies and job shirts?
4 inches on sleeves and job-shirt chests; 8 to 10 inches for hoodie backs. Larger sizes keep every flame tip distinct.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the flames, pin notes on the lettering and switch colorways. The marked-up version attaches to your quote.
Looking beyond flags and flames?
Flag-and-flame shields are one modern style. The fire patch layouts beyond the flag and flames shield include engine company rounds, ladder crests and wildland designs. For build and backing decisions, the patch buying overview pricing a Maltese cross flames shield by quantity walks through each option.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.