Firefighter Flag Patch

This United Defense morale patch pairs the American flag with the firefighter's Maltese cross, split diagonally across one rectangular badge. A morale patch is an unofficial patch worn to show who you are or what you support. Firefighters, volunteer crews, retirees and their families put this one on packs, caps, jackets and gear bags.

Features

Diagonal Split Design — A black stitched line runs corner to corner, putting the flag in the upper left and the fire service emblem in the lower right.
Full-Color U.S. Flag — The flag half is embroidered in red, white and blue with individually stitched stars on the blue canton, the star field in the flag's upper corner.
Maltese Cross Emblem — The cross-shaped badge used by fire departments across the country is worked in black thread and outlined in white so it stands out against the dark field.
Firefighting Tools Center — The white ring at the middle of the cross holds a small stitched design of crossed fire service tools.
Black Field — The lower half is plain black, which keeps the emblem readable and suits dark uniforms and gear.
Merrowed Edge — A thick black overlocked border wraps the outside edge, which keeps the patch from fraying and gives it a clean finish.
Rectangular Format — The landscape shape matches the flag-style patches already common on caps, sleeves and pack panels.

Embroidery And Design

The flag side is densely embroidered, while the black half shows the woven base fabric with the Maltese cross stitched on top. White outline stitching traces the cross and the center ring so the emblem reads clearly at a distance. The black border and dividing line tie both halves together and frame the patch neatly on any color of gear.