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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Owl Badges produces die-struck metal badges for police departments nationwide. This eagle-topped shield style can be ordered as shown, or the seal, the banner text, and the founding date can be changed to your own department details. There is no setup fee and no mold fee.

Can you cut a deep scrollwork frame like the gold border on this badge?

Yes. The scroll frame here is struck as part of the die and cut deep enough to read as a frame rather than an edge treatment, which is what separates the gold from the brushed silver shield inside it. We can adjust the scroll depth, extend it further around the shield, or replace it with a plain or beaded border.

Can you add a founding date scroll like the Est. 1913 ribbon in the eagle’s talons?

Yes. The dated scroll is part of the same strike as the eagle. We can carry your own founding or charter year there, move the date to a banner or base plaque, or leave the talons empty. Any of it will be shown on a free proof before tooling.

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 deep scrollwork, an enameled flag, and a full-color state 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, deep scroll cutting, and multiple enamel zones 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 Pinellas Park Police name on it?

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