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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Can you strike a whole building across the face of a badge?

Yes. The relief here runs a central hall with turreted towers and two flanking wings across the full width of the badge, struck as raised gold rather than enameled. Architecture at that scale needs clean line work in the artwork, so send us photographs or drawings and we will show you the struck depth on your proof.

Can you set a state seal into a badge at a small diameter?

Yes. The medallion here is small by design, tucked into the base of the building block rather than dominating the face, and it still carries the two figures and the shield in full color. We can size a seal up or down and will show you the legibility at actual scale before any tooling is cut.

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 two-tone badge with a deep architectural relief, two struck textures, and a multi-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. Two-tone plating and deep architectural relief 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 Nampa Police name on it?

Yes. Metal badges bearing a real agency name — including the Nampa 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.