California Fish & Wildlife Warden Badge with State Seal and Six-Point Star
Antique silver six-point star badge with ball-tipped points and ornate engraved arms in an oxidized finish, carrying a blue enamel WARDEN banner and a large STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE seal medallion with WILDLIFE OFFICER inner lettering and the California state seal struck in gold relief, for California Fish & Wildlife wardens.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
Wildlife officers with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife are the state’s sworn wardens for fish, game, and natural resource enforcement, patrolling coastlines, waterways, and backcountry across California. This badge carries the California state seal at its center on an antique-finished star.
Shape & Base: An antique silver six-point star forms the body of the badge, each point capped with a ball finial. An ornate engraved relief fills each arm, and the finish is darkened so the recesses shadow and the raised leafwork catches light, giving the star an aged, oxidized look rather than a bright polish.
Center: A large circular medallion sits at the heart of the star. A blue enamel ring band carries raised silver lettering reading STATE OF CALIFORNIA across the top and DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE across the bottom, and a nested inner ring reads WILDLIFE above and OFFICER below. At the center sits the California state seal struck in gold relief: the seated figure of Minerva, a grizzly bear, a sailing ship, mountains, and a miner, worked in gold against a pale ground with CALIFORNIA above.
Banner Lettering: A single silver scroll ribbon with folded ends crosses the top point of the star above the seal, reading WARDEN in raised blue letters. The rest of the badge’s text is carried on the two seal rings rather than on banners, which keeps the star arms clear for the engraved relief.
Tonal Detail: The badge works antique silver against a gold center. Blue enamel fills the WARDEN banner and both seal ring bands, the antique silver carries the star and its engraved arms, and the state seal at the middle is struck in gold to set it apart from the silver around it. The oxidized finish is the defining choice here, giving the whole star a darkened, worn depth that a bright plating would not.
Finish Quality: The antique finish is what sets this badge apart from a standard polished star: darkening the recesses throws the engraved leafwork into relief and gives the silver an aged weight, while the gold seal center reads warm against it. Carrying the agency name on the seal rings rather than on scroll banners leaves the six arms free for the engraving, and the seal is struck fine enough to hold Minerva, the bear, and the ship at the diameter it sits at. For another silver six-point star badge with a struck state seal, see the Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office badge.
Specifications
| Product Type | Metal Badge |
| Style | Six-Point Star Badge |
| Material | Die-Struck Metal |
| Plating | Antique Silver with Gold Seal |
| Size | 2.5" - 3.5" |
| Attachment | Pin-Back with Safety Clasp |
| Packaging | Individually Boxed |
Estimated pricing: 1 → $150 · 10 → $80 · 20 → $60 · 50 → $50 · 100 → $45 · 200 → $40 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Badges bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named badges for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a custom metal badge like the California Fish & Wildlife Warden design?
Yes, subject to the credential requirements below. Owl Badges produces die-struck metal badges for state, county, and municipal agencies nationwide. This six-point star style can be ordered with your own seal, rank banner, and agency lettering, and there is no setup fee and no mold fee.
Can you give a badge an antique or oxidized finish like this one?
Yes. This star carries a darkened antique finish rather than a bright polish, which shadows the recesses of the engraved arms and throws the leafwork into relief. We can apply an antique silver, antique gold, or antique copper finish to any design, and pair it with a bright seal center for contrast the way this one does.
Can you carry the agency name on the seal rings instead of on banners?
Yes. This badge runs its department name on two nested seal rings rather than on scroll banners, which leaves the six star arms clear for engraving. We can letter one or two rings around a seal and lay them out against your actual agency name on the proof.
How long does production take for a badge like this?
Custom metal badges take approximately 8 to 14 weeks after proof approval, covering tooling, striking, plating, and finishing. A badge with ornate engraved arms, an antique finish, a two-ring seal, and a gold relief center sits toward the longer end of that window. Your design is confirmed on a free proof before any tooling is cut.
How much does a custom metal badge like this cost?
Estimated pricing runs from about $150 each at single quantities down to roughly $50 each at higher volumes, with no setup fee and no mold fee. The engraved arms, the antique finish, and the gold seal center place a badge like this at the detailed end of the range. Final pricing is confirmed with a free quote.
Do I need credentials to order a badge with the California Fish & Wildlife name on it?
Yes, and the requirement is stricter than for local agencies. California law (Penal Code § 538d) restricts the unauthorized use and possession of peace officer badges and insignia, so badges bearing the California Department of Fish & Wildlife name are supplied only to that agency or its authorized representatives, with an authorized purchasing letter or valid credentials required before production. Reproductions are not sold to the general public. Designing a badge for your own agency with your own seal and name is welcome without that step.
