San Antonio Fire Department Patch with Maltese Cross and Firefighter Scramble
Navy and gold embroidered San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) shield patch featuring SAN ANTONIO arched above and FIRE DEPT. below in gold, with a large red Maltese cross at the center holding the firefighter scramble - a gold fire helmet over crossed bugle, ladders, and pike - on a white disc, for the San Antonio Fire Department in San Antonio, Texas.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the San Antonio Fire Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the SAFD, the fire and rescue department serving San Antonio, Texas. It is a navy blue shield-shaped patch with a gold border, carrying SAN ANTONIO arched across the top, FIRE DEPT. below, and a large red Maltese cross at the center holding the traditional firefighter scramble.
Center: The heart of the patch is a large red Maltese cross outlined in white. At its center, a white disc ringed in red holds the classic firefighter scramble – a gold fire helmet set over crossed tools, including a speaking trumpet or bugle, ladders, and a pike pole – the traditional cluster of fire-service implements worked in gold and white.
Top Section: SAN ANTONIO arches across the upper part of the shield in gold block letters, curving with the rounded top and naming the city.
Bottom Section: FIRE DEPT. runs across the lower part of the shield in gold block letters, naming the department and balancing the city name above the central cross.
Shape & Base: The patch is a shield or crest shape – broad rounded shoulders tapering to a pointed base – on a deep navy blue twill ground with a bright gold border. The navy field gives strong contrast to the red cross, the gold lettering, and the gold-and-white scramble at the center.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the red Maltese cross, the firefighter scramble with its helmet and crossed tools, the gold border, and the arched SAN ANTONIO and FIRE DEPT. 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 Houston Fire Department patch and the Dallas Fire Department patch, the other major Texas fire patches, and the Chicago Fire Department patch, with its crossed fire tools. Browse the full Owl Badges Design Gallery for more custom fire and public-safety patch designs.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder 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 San Antonio Fire Department patch?
The patch is a navy blue shield with a gold border. SAN ANTONIO arches across the top and FIRE DEPT. runs below, both in gold block letters. At the center is a large red Maltese cross outlined in white, holding a white disc with the firefighter scramble - a gold fire helmet over crossed tools including a bugle, ladders, and a pike. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered patch.
What is the firefighter scramble in the center?
The scramble is the traditional cluster of fire-service tools at the center of the cross - a fire helmet set over a crossed speaking trumpet or bugle, ladders, and a pike pole. It is one of the oldest symbols of the fire service, representing the equipment and duties of firefighting. We reproduce the helmet and crossed tools in detailed gold-and-white stitching so the scramble stays crisp at patch size.
How is this different from the Houston and Dallas fire patches?
All three are Texas fire patches, but each is distinct. The San Antonio patch is a navy shield with a red Maltese cross and the firefighter scramble of helmet and crossed tools. The Houston patch is a navy peaked shield with the Texas flag, a skyline, and a cross bearing EMS and hazard symbols. The Dallas patch is a navy half-round dome with a small red cross and a DFD monogram. We reproduce each city's design exactly as its own patch.
Why is a Maltese cross used on fire department patches?
The Maltese cross is the traditional emblem of the fire service, a symbol of protection and of the courage firefighters show in their work. On the San Antonio patch it frames the firefighter scramble at the center. We can reproduce the cross in any color and pair it with your own department symbols.
Can you make a custom fire patch with a Maltese cross and scramble like this?
Yes. A navy shield with a red Maltese cross and a firefighter scramble at the center is a classic, traditional fire layout, and we can adapt it for your own department - your city and department wording, your cross and field colors, and your choice of helmet and tool emblems. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the San Antonio Fire Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the San Antonio 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.
