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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a custom metal badge like the Waco 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 seal, the rank plaque, and the department lettering can be changed to your own city. There is no setup fee and no mold fee.

Can you build a two-ring seal with the department name around it?

Yes. This medallion runs an outer ring with POLICE DEPARTMENT and WACO, TEXAS and a nested inner ring with the city name around the seal scene. A two-ring layout gives room for more lettering around a central image, and we lay both rings out against your actual wording on the proof before any tooling is cut.

Can you add a rank plaque with stars like the five here?

Yes. The plaque at the base of this badge carries five stars, a common chief or command insignia. We can strike any number of stars, a rank title, or a badge number into a base plaque, and each piece in an order can carry its own. Send the rank breakdown with your order.

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 struck eagle, a two-ring enamel seal, a sunburst field, and a full-color center 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. The struck eagle, the two enamel rings, and the full-color seal 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 Waco Police name on it?

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