Philadelphia Fire Department Patch with Maltese Cross and City Crest
Gold and black embroidered Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) Maltese cross patch featuring DEDICATION and SERVICE banners, arched PHILADELPHIA over FIRE DEPARTMENT, and the Philadelphia city coat of arms at the center with two supporter figures, a ship and plow shield, and scales of justice, for the Philadelphia Fire Department in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Philadelphia Fire Department insignia, the patch of the PFD, the fire department serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is cut as a Maltese cross – the traditional fire-service cross – in gold with a black border, carrying the Philadelphia city coat of arms at its center, the words PHILADELPHIA and FIRE DEPARTMENT arched through the cross, and DEDICATION and SERVICE banners on the top and bottom arms.
Center: The heart of the patch is the Philadelphia city coat of arms. A blue shield carries a gold band with a ship above and a plow below, flanked by two female supporter figures – one holding scales, one with a cornucopia – with scales of justice raised above on a staff and a motto scroll reading PHILADELPHIA MANETO across the base. White laurel branches curve behind the crest on each side.
Lettering: PHILADELPHIA arches in black block letters across the upper center of the cross, and FIRE DEPARTMENT curves in black block letters across the lower center, framing the city crest between them.
Top & Bottom Arms: A banner scroll on the top arm reads DEDICATION and a banner scroll on the bottom arm reads SERVICE, the department’s motto words, set against the gold cross arms.
Shape & Base: The patch is cut in the shape of a Maltese cross, the classic symbol of the fire service, worked in gold with a clean black border throughout. The gold field and black outline give the badge a bold, formal look, with the multicolor city coat of arms as the detailed focal point at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the Maltese cross outline, the Philadelphia city coat of arms with its supporter figures, ship, plow, and scales, the DEDICATION and SERVICE banners, and the arched PHILADELPHIA and FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 Chicago Fire Department patch, which uses the same Maltese cross shape in red and white, the Houston Fire Department patch, and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue patch, and browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom fire and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Maltese Cross 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 Philadelphia Fire Department patch?
The patch is cut as a gold Maltese cross with a black border. A DEDICATION banner sits on the top arm and a SERVICE banner on the bottom arm. PHILADELPHIA arches across the upper center and FIRE DEPARTMENT across the lower center in black letters. At the heart is the Philadelphia city coat of arms - a blue shield with a ship and plow, two female supporter figures, scales of justice, and a PHILADELPHIA MANETO motto scroll. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is the crest at the center of the Philadelphia Fire Department patch?
It is the coat of arms of the City of Philadelphia. A blue shield carries a gold band with a sailing ship above and a plow below, flanked by two female figures - one with scales, one with a cornucopia - beneath raised scales of justice, with the city motto PHILADELPHIA MANETO on a scroll at the base and laurel branches behind. We reproduce the shield, figures, and motto in detailed stitching so the crest stays clear at patch size.
What do DEDICATION and SERVICE mean on the patch?
DEDICATION and SERVICE are motto words on the banner scrolls of the top and bottom cross arms, expressing the values of the Philadelphia Fire Department. They frame the central city crest along with the PHILADELPHIA and FIRE DEPARTMENT lettering. We reproduce both banners exactly as positioned on the original.
How is this different from the Chicago Fire Department Maltese cross patch?
Both are cut as Maltese crosses, but the designs are distinct. The Philadelphia patch is gold with a black border and centers on the full Philadelphia city coat of arms with supporter figures and DEDICATION and SERVICE banners. The Chicago patch is red and white, with a fire hydrant, crossed ladder and pike pole, and a simple red center disc reading CHICAGO. We reproduce each city's design exactly as its own patch.
Can you make a custom Maltese cross fire patch with a city crest?
Yes. A gold Maltese cross with a city coat of arms at the center and motto banners on the arms is a formal, heritage-style fire layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your city crest or seal, your motto words, your colors, and your border. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Philadelphia Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Philadelphia 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.
