Fire Department Pike Pole Patch — Order This Griffin Maltese Cross
Design S1368A at a glance
A red maltese cross trimmed in gold, with a griffin at its center holding a fire axe and a pike pole. Silver and navy pick out the creature and tools, and lettering carries the fire department name, a two-word motto and an established year. It's a heraldic take on the fire service cross for a department that likes tradition with a twist.
Maltese cross shapeGold merrowed borderGriffinFire axePike pole4 thread colors
About this fire department griffin pike pole design
Griffins guard treasure in old heraldry, and here one guards the fire service's two oldest tools — the axe and the pike pole. Setting it on a red maltese cross keeps the patch squarely in fire tradition, while silver and navy give the griffin weight against the red. Gold edging makes the cross formal enough for honor guard and dress wear.
Order it with your department name, motto and founding year, or swap the pike pole for a halligan or a nozzle. 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.
Fire department pike pole patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire department 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.
- Maltese crosses with a center figure are usually ordered 4" across for shoulders.
- Silver thread on the tools keeps them distinct from the gold border.
- Truck companies often pick pike-pole designs as a nod to their ventilation and overhaul work.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this griffin maltese cross: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for class-A and station uniforms, iron-on for t-shirts, hook-side velcro for jackets
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" across for shoulders; 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: red, silver, gold and navy as shown, or a navy-field cross — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or silver to match the tools
- Thread: metallic gold and silver available for the griffin and tools
- Artwork: the griffin redraws to your department emblem at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Municipal fire departments, truck companies and honor guards order this griffin cross for class-A uniforms, station wear and anniversary runs. Truck companies like the pike pole as a nod to their work. Many departments order a small extra run for retirees.
Custom fire department maltese 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.
Fire department pike pole patch questions
Can the pike pole become a halligan?
Yes. Swap either tool for a halligan, nozzle or hook in the markup tool and we redraw it at no art charge.
Can the motto and year change?
Yes. The department name, motto and established year all restitch to your wording, shown on your proof first.
Is a navy cross available?
Yes. A navy-field cross with red accents is a common alternative — preview it before you request a quote.
Will the griffin keep its detail at 3"?
At 4" and up it stays crisp. For a 3" cap version we simplify the feathers and show the result on your proof.
How do I request changes?
Open the markup tool in the quote form, circle the griffin, tools or lettering, pin notes and switch colorways. The marked-up version attaches to your quote.
Need a different fire layout, or the wider catalog?
This page covers one heraldic cross. For engine, rescue and volunteer company designs, the fire department patch designs that sit beside this axe-and-pike-pole griffin cross show every shape departments order. Comparing embroidered with woven or PVC, or starting from your old patch? The patch guide that prices a red griffin maltese cross from ten pieces up explains every build and backing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.