Fire Rescue Keystone Patch — Order This Maltese Cross Sunrise Design
Design S1624A at a glance
A keystone-shaped patch with a gold merrowed edge, centered on a maltese cross that holds a fire helmet, a ladder, crossed axes and a hydrant, with a rising sun behind. Navy, tan, gold and white keep the colors classic. Lettering covers a squad name, a rescue squad callout, a founding year and an emergency services line.
Keystone shapeGold merrowed borderMaltese crossHelmet, ladder and axesRising sun4 thread colors
About this sunrise maltese cross keystone
The keystone is the stone that holds an arch together, and rescue squads have long used the shape for that reason. Inside, this design packs the full fire-service toolkit into the maltese cross — helmet, ladder, axes and hydrant — with a sunrise behind for a hopeful touch. Navy and tan keep it calm; gold and white lift the cross so the tools stay readable.
Make it your squad's: put your name, founding year and service line in the lettering, add a unit number on the helmet front, or swap the hydrant for a star of life if your squad runs EMS calls. 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 rescue keystone patch quick facts
- Embroidered fire rescue keystone 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.
- Keystone patches typically run 3.5" to 4" tall on the shoulder.
- Maltese crosses packed with tools read best at 4" and above.
- Rescue squads often order parade and dress versions with metallic gold thread.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this fire rescue keystone: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station and dress uniforms, iron-on for caps, hook-side velcro for jackets and bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" tall — 4" for shoulders; 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, tan, gold and white as shown, or red and black, or your squad colors
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or red or navy merrowed
- Thread: metallic gold for the cross and sunrise
- Artwork: any tool in the cross redraws, or a star of life replaces the hydrant, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Volunteer rescue squads, combination fire-rescue companies and emergency services departments order this keystone for station shirts, jackets and parade uniforms. Squads that cover both fire and rescue calls like that the cross holds every tool. Many order a matching cap patch at a smaller size.
Custom fire rescue keystone 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.
Fire rescue keystone patch questions
Can a star of life be added for EMS work?
Yes. A star of life can replace the hydrant or sit at the center of the cross. We redraw it on the proof at no art charge.
Why choose a keystone instead of a shield?
The keystone stands out on a sleeve and has a long tradition with rescue squads. The same art can also be cut as a shield or round if you prefer.
Do all the tools stay clear at small sizes?
Above 3.5 inches, yes. For cap-sized versions we simplify the smaller tools on the proof so the cross stays clean.
Can our squad's founding year go in the lettering?
Yes. The founding-year line restitches to your year, and the other three lines take your squad name and service wording.
How do I mark changes on the keystone?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle any tool, pin numbered notes and switch colorways. The marked-up keystone attaches to your quote.
Comparing rescue and fire patch styles?
This keystone is one rescue squad layout. Phoenix shields, engine rounds and wildland crests sit in the fire department range with this sunrise maltese cross keystone. Comparing embroidery with woven or PVC, or planning a dress run? The patch guide that prices a keystone maltese cross squad patch covers each choice.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.