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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Owl Badges produces custom die-struck metal badges for police departments, sheriff’s offices, and constable offices nationwide. You can order this two-tone star-on-disc style as shown or change the enamel colors, the seal, the founding date, the banner wording, and the plating split to fit your own department. Badges carrying a real agency name require credential verification before production.

What is the minimum order for a police badge like this?

There is a low minimum order. Single badges are available for individual officers, and per-piece pricing drops sharply as quantity rises, which makes larger runs practical for an entire department or a promotion cycle at once.

How does the star-on-disc layout work, and can it be changed?

Yes. This badge lays a full five-point star over a round disc, so the star carries the seal and the disc carries the banners, with the ball tips and beading giving the star a traditional sheriff-style outline. We can run the same layout with a six- or seven-point star, change the arm enamel to your department color, or drop the disc and strike the star on its own.

How much does a custom metal badge like this cost?

Estimated pricing runs from about $150 each at a single piece down to roughly $50 each at higher volumes. There is no setup fee and no mold fee. Final pricing depends on the finished design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote.

How long does production take?

Approximately 8 to 14 weeks for tooling, striking, enamel fill, plating, and finishing after your proof is approved. The five arms, the seal ring and the flag map are filled in separate passes and leveled together, and the two-tone plating is masked around the gold star frame and beading afterward.

Do I need credentials to order a badge with the Elm Ridge Police name on it?

Yes. Metal badges bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Elm Ridge police buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and designs where you substitute your own agency name, are welcome without that step.