Eagle Top Shield Badge with Rope Border — Design & Order Style 13-B1BEA
Style 13-B1BEA at a glance
A vintage eagle top shield with open cutouts beneath the eagle's wings and a rope border running all the way around. The face is smooth, with a curved ribbon at the top, a second ribbon under it, the seal well at the center, a lower ribbon and a number line at the base. The plain background lets each panel and the seal stand out.
Eagle top crestCutouts under the wingsRope borderSmooth backgroundSeal well, 37.9% of faceFour text panels
Style 13-B1BEA options
Straight from the TrueBadge Designer — every option below is available on this exact badge.
Aa 4 text panels
◐ 31 platings
+ 20 more finishes
✦ Panel finish
⚲ Attachment
Design this badge online
Open style 13-B1BEA in the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™: type every panel, drop in your seal, choose plating and finish, and see your tiered price live before you order.
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About the rope border eagle top shield badge
The rope border and the open cutouts under the eagle give this shield an older, vintage look. With a smooth face and no sunburst, it reads clean and classic, and the generous seal well suits an emblem or a custom seal.
Use the top two ribbons for the role and title, the lower ribbon for the company or unit, and the base line for a badge or ID number. Order directly from the TrueBadge Designer, or request a quote for a free artwork proof within 4 hours.
Rope border eagle top shield badge quick facts
- Price is tiered by quantity: $160 for a single badge, $75 each at 10 and $50 each at 100 or more.
- There is no minimum order — single badges are welcome, and volume pricing applies automatically.
- Standard production takes 8–14 weeks, and rush production is available — your quote gives the rush timing for your order.
- Style 13-B1BEA has four text panels: three 40-character ribbons and an 18-character number line.
- Molds and setup are free, and your mold stays on file for reorders.
- Every badge carries a 2-year warranty from Owl Badges, a US-based manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, since 1999.
Customize this rope border eagle top shield badge: panels, seal, plating and finish
- Panels: role, title, company or unit, and a badge number
- Seal: a custom seal, emblem or your uploaded logo
- Plating: 31 platings — 24K gold, silver, two-tone, black, gunmetal, antique and matte finishes, plus awareness colors
- Panel finish: standard, background color, UV colored or hard enamel
- Attachment: safety pin, belt clip, wallet clip, velcro, screws, or no attachment
- Also available: the same design can also be made as an embroidered patch, flex badge, PVC rubber badge, lapel pin or Jr Sticker Badge
Who orders this badge
Bail enforcement agents, bail bond investigators and private recovery firms often choose this vintage eagle top for its traditional look. Private security companies and investigators order it too, using the seal well for their company emblem.
One design, six ways to wear it
Order this badge in metal, or have the same design made as an embroidered patch, a flex badge, a PVC rubber badge, a lapel pin or a Jr Sticker Badge.
Custom rope border eagle top shield badge pricing — die-struck brass
What your quote covers
- Your exact badge — panels, seal, plating, finish and attachment, priced per badge
- A free artwork proof within 4 hours, to approve before anything is struck
- Free mold and setup — and the mold stays on file for reorders
- Rush production — tell us your date and we quote the rush timing
How style 13-B1BEA measures up
The 13-B1BEA measures 2.18" × 3.125" as a standard metal badge. Here is how it compares with the nearest eagle-top shield styles:
Style 13-B1BEA sizes and minimums
Every size below is available on this exact badge in the designer and by quote.
- 2.18" × 3.125" Standard
- 2.18" × 3.125" Premium
- 2.18" × 3.125" Flex Badges
How ordering this badge works
Design it or request a quote
Build this badge in the TrueBadge Designer and order online, or send it to us marked up with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your artwork
Your free artwork proof arrives within 4 hours of your quote request. Nothing is struck until you approve it.
Place your order
Check out online at the price shown in the designer, or approve your quote in our production portal. Production starts once your order is placed.
Struck, finished, shipped
Standard production takes 8–14 weeks, with rush available. We confirm your shipping address by phone and email tracking the day your badges ship.
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Rope border eagle top shield badge questions
How much does this badge cost?
$160 for one badge, $75 each at 10, and $50 each at 100 or more, with free mold and setup. A background or UV colored finish adds $20 per badge, and hard enamel adds $25.
How long does production take?
Standard production is 8–14 weeks from artwork approval. Rush production is available; enter your date in the quote form and we quote the rush timing for your order.
What is the rope border?
A twisted rope pattern struck into the metal around the outline of the shield, a traditional detail on vintage badges.
Is this style used for bail enforcement badges?
Yes, it is a popular choice for bail enforcement agents and investigators, worded with your own role, company and number.
Can I use a custom emblem in the center?
Yes. The seal well, about 37.9% of the face, takes a custom seal, an emblem or your logo.
What are the openings under the eagle?
Cutouts beneath the eagle's wings that let the eagle stand clear of the shield, part of the vintage design.
Specifications reviewed and updated October 21, 2026
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Where this badge fits in the lineup
Agencies outfitting a full roster will find every shape and finish at badge styles for police departments; offices that rebadge when a new sheriff takes office start at elected-office badge styles; officers buying their own badge order individually from single-officer badge orders.
Notes
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