Detroit Fire Department Patch with Maltese Cross and City Seal
Navy and gold embroidered Detroit Fire Department (DFD) shield patch featuring DETROIT arched above, with a white Maltese cross lettered FIRE and DEPT. carrying a ladder and a hydrant on its arms and the City of Detroit seal at the center, for the Detroit Fire Department in Detroit, Michigan.
Low MOQ
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Artwork
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Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the Detroit Fire Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the DFD, the fire department serving Detroit, Michigan. It is a navy blue shield-shaped patch with a gold border, carrying DETROIT arched across the top and a large white Maltese cross with the City of Detroit seal at the center.
Center: The heart of the patch is a white Maltese cross outlined in gold. Its arms carry FIRE across the top, DEPT. across the bottom, a ladder on the left arm, and a hydrant on the right arm. At the center, a navy disc ringed in gold holds the City of Detroit seal – the lettering THE CITY OF DETROIT and MICHIGAN around two standing figures, the classic Detroit city seal worked in gold.
Top Section: DETROIT arches across the top of the shield in large gold block letters, curving with the rounded shoulders and naming the city above the cross.
Bottom Section: DEPT. runs across the lower arm of the cross in gold letters, completing FIRE DEPT. with FIRE on the top arm, naming the department through the cross itself.
Shape & Base: The patch is a shield or crest shape – rounded shoulders tapering to a pointed base – on a deep navy blue twill ground with a bright gold border. The navy field sets off the white Maltese cross, the gold lettering, and the gold city seal at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the white Maltese cross, the ladder and hydrant on its arms, the City of Detroit seal with its two figures, the gold border, and the arched DETROIT and FIRE DEPT. lettering with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of fire department patches in the gallery. Compare it with the Baltimore City Fire Department patch, which also sets a cross with a ladder and hydrant inside a badge, the San Antonio Fire Department patch, and the Chicago Fire Department patch. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom fire and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 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
Patches 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 patches 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
What is shown on the Detroit Fire Department patch?
The patch is a navy blue shield with a gold border. DETROIT arches across the top in gold. At the center is a large white Maltese cross outlined in gold, with FIRE on the top arm, DEPT. on the bottom, a ladder on the left, and a hydrant on the right. A navy center disc holds the City of Detroit seal with the lettering THE CITY OF DETROIT and MICHIGAN. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is the seal at the center of the Detroit patch?
It is the City of Detroit seal, set in the navy disc at the center of the cross. The lettering THE CITY OF DETROIT and MICHIGAN rings two standing figures, the classic Detroit city seal. It ties the patch to the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan. We reproduce the seal in detailed gold stitching so it stays clear at patch size.
What do the ladder and hydrant on the cross mean?
They are traditional fire-service tools placed on the arms of the Maltese cross - a ladder on the left for rescue and access, and a hydrant on the right for firefighting - with FIRE and DEPT. spelled across the top and bottom arms. We reproduce each symbol exactly as placed on the cross.
How is this different from the Baltimore City Fire Department patch?
Both set a cross with a ladder and hydrant inside a badge, but the designs are distinct. The Detroit patch is a navy shield with a white Maltese cross, FIRE and DEPT. on the arms, and the City of Detroit seal at the center. The Baltimore patch is a white badge with a red cross, a Star of Life, Maryland flag heraldry, the Shot Tower, and the year 1797. We reproduce each city's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom fire patch with a Maltese cross and city seal like this?
Yes. A navy shield with a white Maltese cross, fire tools on the arms, and a city seal at the center is a classic, heraldic fire layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your city seal, your cross color, your tools and lettering, and your colors. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Detroit Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Detroit Fire Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Fire-service and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.
