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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a custom metal badge like the Livingston County Sheriff design?

Yes. Owl Badges produces die-struck metal badges for sheriff’s offices nationwide. This six-point star style can be ordered as shown, or the seal and the four lettering zones can be changed to your own county and state. There is no setup fee and no mold fee.

Can you make a badge in black and gold with no other color?

Yes. This one uses black enamel and nothing else, filling the lettering, the seal ring, and the ground behind the arms. A two-color badge like this puts the whole burden on relief depth, which suits a detailed emblem better than you might expect, and we can run the same design in silver and black if your agency issues that instead.

Can you strike state arms in relief against a dark ground?

Yes. The arms here are raised gold against black rather than filled figure by figure, which is what lets the two supporters, the eagle, and the motto ribbon read at this diameter. We can build a state, county, or organization emblem the same way. Agencies are responsible for confirming they are authorized to use a given state emblem on their badges.

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 a pebbled arm fill, four lettering zones, and a relief emblem sits toward the longer end of that window, since the die carries the detail rather than the enamel. 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 struck texture and the relief emblem place a badge like this at the detailed end of the range, even with minimal enamel work. Final pricing is confirmed with a free quote.

Do I need credentials to order a badge with the Livingston County Sheriff name on it?

Yes. Metal badges bearing a real agency name — including the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office — 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 county name to your own, no credentials are needed.