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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a custom metal badge like the Chattanooga Police design?

Yes. Owl Badges produces die-struck metal badges for police departments nationwide. This eagle-topped shield style can be ordered as shown, or the seal, the banner text, and the date can be changed to your own department details. There is no setup fee and no mold fee.

Can you enamel a laurel wreath in white like the one on this badge?

Yes. The wreath here is filled white leaf by leaf, which lifts it off the pebbled gold field instead of letting it blend in. Enameling a wreath is a design choice rather than a technical limit, so we can fill it white, leave it bare gold, or use any color that suits your badge, and show you the options on a free proof.

Can you reproduce a full-color city seal like the corporation seal on this badge?

Yes. The medallion here runs full color across several separate cells, with the sky, the foreground, the hillside, and the road each recessed and filled individually against raised gold outlines. We can reproduce your own city or corporation seal the same way from artwork you supply or from a clean photograph of an existing badge.

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 carrying three enamel registers — the blue banners, the white wreath, and the full-color seal — 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 enameled wreath and the multi-color seal 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 Chattanooga Police name on it?

Yes. Metal badges bearing a real agency name — including the Chattanooga Police Department — are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives, and require proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter. If you change the seal and department name to your own, no credentials are needed.